Meaning & use
central
Located at or near the center, or of primary importance to something.
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The hotel's central location made it easy to reach every attraction.
Trust is central to any successful long-term business partnership between the two firms.
A note on using this word
Central location refers to place, while central to an argument refers to importance.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
peripheral
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