king
word
/ˈkɪŋ/
king
/kˈɪŋ/
king
Definition
A king is a male ruler of a country, usually by birth, or a man who has the highest authority in a monarchy. It can also mean someone regarded as the best or leader in a certain area.
Usage & Nuances
'King' is mostly used for male monarchs in history or current royalty, but it can also mean the top person in a field ('the king of pop'). The female equivalent is 'queen.' When used metaphorically or figuratively, it shows someone is the best or most powerful.
Spanish: reyPortuguese (BR): reiPortuguese (PT): reiChinese (Simplified): 国王Chinese (Traditional): 國王Hindi: राजाArabic: ملكBengali: রাজাRussian: корольJapanese: 王 - キング（チェスやトランプなど）Vietnamese: vuaKorean: 왕Turkish: kralUrdu: بادشاہIndonesian: raja
Example Sentences
The king lives in a big castle.
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He became the king after his father.
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The king has a golden crown.
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He’s known as the king of pop music.
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In this group project, Ravi acts like he’s the king.
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Checkmate! I captured your king.
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