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Queen

UK /["/kwiːn/"]/US /["/kwiːn/"]/

Definition

the female ruler of an independent state that has a royal family

In simple words: The female ruler of a country or a woman who is very important or powerful.

Examples

  • The queen ruled the kingdom with grace and wisdom.
  • In the card game, the queen is the second highest card.
  • She felt like a queen when she won the competition.
  • The queen gave a speech to her people during the celebration.
  • In chess, the queen can move in any direction on the board.

Usage notes

Use 'queen' in discussions about monarchy or as a term of endearment (e.g., 'You're a queen!'). It's not appropriate in casual contexts when referring to women generally.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a queen wearing a crown, sitting on her throne, ruling with grace.

Collocations

  • rightful
  • future
  • homecoming
  • become
  • crown (somebody)
  • make somebody
  • reign
  • rule
  • rule somebody/​something
  • under a/​the queen
  • queen of
  • queen consort
  • rightful
  • future
  • homecoming
  • become
  • crown (somebody)
  • make somebody
  • reign
  • rule
  • rule somebody/​something
  • under a/​the queen
  • queen of
  • queen consort
  • rightful
  • future
  • homecoming
  • become
  • crown (somebody)
  • make somebody
  • reign
  • rule
  • rule somebody/​something
  • under a/​the queen
  • queen of
  • queen consort

Synonyms

  • monarch
  • empress
  • sovereign
  • ruler

Antonyms

  • commoner
  • subject

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'king' — remember, 'queen' is female.
  • Using 'queen' only in formal contexts — it can be used informally too.
  • Assuming all countries have a queen when some have a president.