capacity
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
The greatest amount that something can hold or produce, or a person's ability to do something.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
capability
volume
Usage notes
"Capacity" is often followed by "for", as in "a capacity for hard work".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The stadium has a _____ of sixty thousand seats."
Answer: capacity
In your own words, what does "capacity" mean?
The greatest amount that something can hold or produce, or a person's ability to do something.
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