Cool MateMeaning of Captain
the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft
In simple words: A person in charge of a ship or team.
Captain in a sentence
- The captain of the ship gave orders to the crew.
- Our team needs a strong captain to lead us to victory.
- After weeks of training, she was promoted to captain of the squad.
- The captain was responsible for the safety of all passengers on board.
- As captain, he must make tough decisions during the game.
How to use Captain
Use 'captain' when referring to the leader of a ship or team. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be seen as formal in casual discussions about sports.
Grammar pattern
captain + object
Memory hint
Think of a 'cap' on a 'tin' to remember 'captain' — the cap is the one in charge!
Related words
Collocations with Captain
- team captain
- captain of the ship
- captain's log
- captaincy position
Opposites of Captain
Common mistakes with Captain
- Confusing 'captain' with 'captivate', which means to attract or hold the interest of someone.
- Using 'captain' as a verb incorrectly, such as saying 'He captains the team' without context.
- Not differentiating between the rank of a 'captain' in different professions (military vs. maritime).
Captain appears in
Captain in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قائد
شخص مسؤول عن سفينة أو فريق.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্যাপ্টেন
একটি জাহাজ বা দলের প্রধান ব্যক্তি।
- GermanDeutsch
Kapitän
Eine Person, die für ein Schiff oder ein Team verantwortlich ist.
- SpanishEspañol
Capitán
Una persona a cargo de un barco o equipo.
- Persianفارسی
کاپیتان
شخصی که مسئول یک کشتی یا تیم است.
- FrenchFrançais
Capitaine
Une personne responsable d'un navire ou d'une équipe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कप्तान
जहाज या टीम का प्रभारी व्यक्ति।
- ItalianItaliano
Capitano
La persona al comando di una nave o di una squadra.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Capitão
Uma pessoa no comando de um navio ou time.
- RussianРусский
Капитан
Человек, отвечающий за корабль или команду.
- Urduاردو
کپتان
بحری جہاز یا ٹیم کا انچارج شخص۔
- Chinese中文
船长
负责船只或团队的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Captain
What does Captain mean?
A person in charge of a ship or team.
What is the definition of Captain?
the person in charge of a ship or commercial aircraft
How do you use Captain in a sentence?
The captain of the ship gave orders to the crew.
Can you give another example of Captain?
Our team needs a strong captain to lead us to victory.
What are synonyms for Captain?
Common alternatives include leader, commander, shipmaster, pilot, foreman.
What is the opposite of Captain?
Opposite meanings include crew, subordinate.
What words go with Captain?
It commonly pairs with team captain, captain of the ship, captain's log, captaincy position.
What are common mistakes when using Captain?
Confusing 'captain' with 'captivate', which means to attract or hold the interest of someone. Using 'captain' as a verb incorrectly, such as saying 'He captains the team' without context. Not differentiating between the rank of a 'captain' in different professions (military vs. maritime).
How do you pronounce Captain?
US: /["/ˈkæptɪn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkæptɪn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Captain?
Use 'captain' when referring to the leader of a ship or team. It's appropriate in most contexts, but can be seen as formal in casual discussions about sports.
What CEFR level is Captain?
"Captain" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.