Synonyms of capital

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noun

1

as in center

a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest

during the 1980s Silicon Valley became the capital of the computer industry

Synonyms & Similar Words

• center
• hub
• mecca
• base
• focus
• heart
• nucleus
• core
• seat
• central
• locus
• nexus
• epicenter
• headquarters
• axis
• nerve center
• ground zero
• playground
• navel
• cynosure
• omphalos
• where it's at
• eye
• hotbed
• attraction
• hive
• hot spot
• essence
• magnet
• kernel
• happy hunting ground
• pith
• soul
• thick
• quintessence
• nub
• playland
• deep
• lodestone
• polestar

2

as in assets

the total of one's money and property

invested nearly all of their capital in the new business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• assets
• wealth
• money
• funds
• fortune
• riches
• worth
• things
• means
• holdings
• opulence
• substance
• prosperity
• possessions
• savings
• resources
• success
• finances
• effects
• property
• wherewithal
• affluence
• acquisition
• abundance
• belongings
• wallet
• paraphernalia
• chattels
• treasury
• personal property
• bankroll
• treasure
• accession
• deep pockets
• personalty
• reserve
• valuables
• nest egg

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liabilities
• debts
• indebtedness

capital

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adjective

ˈka-pə-tᵊl 

1

as in main

coming before all others in importance

the capital goal of the effort is to assimilate the new immigrants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• main
• highest
• greatest
• primary
• predominant
• dominant
• foremost
• big
• central
• principal
• first
• leading
• key
• chief
• sovereign
• supreme
• cardinal
• premier
• prior
• overriding
• primal
• great
• paramount
• master
• number one
• overbearing
• grand
• major
• top
• overmastering
• outstanding
• preeminent
• arch
• signal
• distinguished
• eminent
• high-level
• important
• illustrious
• superior
• senior
• numero uno
• notable
• prestigious
• influential
• stellar
• star
• noteworthy
• significant
• noble
• mighty
• unparalleled
• incomparable
• momentous
• famous
• famed
• unequaled
• unsurpassed
• matchless
• celebrated
• renowned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• least
• last
• minor
• negligible
• insignificant
• secondary
• slight
• trivial
• unimportant
• collateral
• subordinate
• inferior
• inconsiderable
• trifling
• inconsequential
• subsidiary

2

as in excellent

of the very best kind

a truly capital idea, which I highly endorse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• prime
• great
• beautiful
• wonderful
• terrific
• lovely
• superb
• fabulous
• stellar
• awesome
• quality
• fantastic
• hot
• fine
• marvelous
• divine
• heavenly
• famous
• classic
• immense
• top
• first-class
• grand
• superior
• cool
• high-class
• frontline
• splendid
• too much
• superlative
• par excellence
• noble
• brave
• banner
• first-rate
• sensational
• exceptional
• supernal
• sterling
• topflight
• topping
• blue-chip
• out of this world
• prize
• neat
• unsurpassed
• good
• swell
• cracking
• top-notch
• righteous
• choice
• radical
• top-shelf
• blue-ribbon
• boss
• adequate
• first-string
• dynamite
• number one
• slick
• better
• keen
• decent
• wizard
• mean
• groovy
• peachy
• down
• A1
• primo
• special
• fab
• out-of-sight
• dandy
• bumper
• crackerjack
• dope
• hype
• gone
• top-of-the-line
• bonny
• bully
• traditional
• five-star
• peachy keen
• classical
• acceptable
• gangbusters
• satisfactory
• gilt-edged
• fantabulous
• four-star
• nifty
• prizewinning
• tip-top
• premium
• corking
• all right
• phat
• tolerable
• numero uno
• brag
• bang-up
• boffo
• A-OK
• jim-dandy
• high-grade
• fancy
• standard
• passable
• OK
• select
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• awful
• wretched
• rotten
• vile
• pathetic
• atrocious
• lousy
• bad
• inferior
• unsatisfactory
• substandard
• low-grade
• execrable
• middling
• second-class
• mediocre
• second-rate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of capital

Noun

The duo partnered with nine brands across content, on-the-ground activations, and social campaigns, leveraging their cultural capital into measurable value for marketers. — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Many capital allocators struggle to select fund managers and manage their VC portfolios, and many founders are uncertain which VCs are the best fit for them. — Ilya Strebulaev, Time, 18 Aug. 2026

This message will not be welcome in Cairo, in Riyadh, or indeed in many other capitals. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

In June, Kennedy said most of the capital was secured but a $300,000 funding gap needed to be filled. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026