CEFR B1

central

adjective

Meaning

Located in the middle of a place or area; forming the main or most important part of something.

Examples

The central office is responsible for coordinating all branch activities.
A central theme of the book is the struggle for freedom.

Synonyms: middle, main, core, pivotal

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central (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəl/

Definition

Located in the middle of a place or area; forming the main or most important part of something.

Examples

The central office is responsible for coordinating all branch activities.
A central theme of the book is the struggle for freedom.
The park is a central feature of the city's design.

How to Use central

central to (prepositional phrase): forming an essential part of something — "Access to education is central to economic development."
central figure (collocation): the most important person in a situation or story — "She was the central figure in the negotiations."

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