Cool MateMeaning of King
In simple words: The male ruler of a country or a leader in a group.
King in a sentence
- The king ruled the kingdom with wisdom and strength.
- Everyone in the castle respected the king for his bravery.
- The king decided to hold a grand feast for his subjects.
- In chess, the king is the most important piece on the board.
- They say Elvis Presley is the king of rock and roll.
- The old story told about the king who was cursed by a witch.
How to use King
Used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Formal when referring to royalty, informal when used in slang (e.g., 'He's the king of the party!'). Not appropriate in casual settings when discussing serious matters.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a crown on a head—'king' wears the crown!
Related words
Collocations with King
Opposites of King
- commoner
- peasant
Common mistakes with King
- 'King' is often confused with 'queen' - remember, 'king' is male.
- Some learners use 'king' when referring to non-leaders, which can be incorrect.
- Mixing up singular 'king' with plural 'kings' in sentences.
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King in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ملك
الحاكم الذكر لبلد أو قائد في مجموعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
রাজা
দেশের পুরুষ শাসক বা কোনো দলের নেতা।
- GermanDeutsch
König
Der männliche Herrscher eines Landes oder ein Anführer in einer Gruppe.
- SpanishEspañol
Rey
El gobernante masculino de un país o un líder en un grupo.
- Persianفارسی
پادشاه
حاکم مرد یک کشور یا رهبر در یک گروه.
- FrenchFrançais
Roi
Le dirigeant masculin d'un pays ou un chef dans un groupe.
- Hindiहिन्दी
राजा
किसी देश का पुरुष शासक या किसी समूह का नेता।
- ItalianItaliano
Re
Il capo maschio di un paese o un leader in un gruppo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Rei
O governante homem de um país ou um líder num grupo.
- RussianРусский
Король
Мужчина-правитель страны или лидер в группе.
- Urduاردو
بادشاہ
کسی ملک کا مرد حکمران یا کسی گروہ کا لیڈر۔
- Chinese中文
国王
一个国家的男性统治者或团体的领导者。
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Frequently asked questions about King
What does King mean?
The male ruler of a country or a leader in a group.
What is the definition of King?
the male ruler of an independent state that has a royal family
How do you use King in a sentence?
The king ruled the kingdom with wisdom and strength.
Can you give another example of King?
Everyone in the castle respected the king for his bravery.
What are synonyms for King?
Common alternatives include monarch, ruler, sovereign, emperor, leader.
What is the opposite of King?
Opposite meanings include commoner, peasant.
What words go with King?
It commonly pairs with rightful, anointed, crowned, become, anoint somebody, crown (somebody), reign, rule (somebody/something), rule over somebody/something, under a/the king, king of, rightful, anointed, crowned, become, anoint somebody, crown (somebody), reign, rule (somebody/something), rule over somebody/something, under a/the king, king of.
What are common mistakes when using King?
'King' is often confused with 'queen' - remember, 'king' is male. Some learners use 'king' when referring to non-leaders, which can be incorrect. Mixing up singular 'king' with plural 'kings' in sentences.
How do you pronounce King?
US: /["/kɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/kɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use King?
Used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Formal when referring to royalty, informal when used in slang (e.g., 'He's the king of the party!'). Not appropriate in casual settings when discussing serious matters.
What CEFR level is King?
"King" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.