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."

Synonyms of central

Words with a similar meaning to central:

• middle
• main
• core
• pivotal

Antonyms of central

Words with the opposite meaning to central:

• outer
• minor
• peripheral

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