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kinga male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth

Pronunciation (IPA): /kɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My cat thinks he's the king of the house, demanding treats every hour.
  • The king addressed his people from the palace balcony.
  • He became the king of pizza delivery, always arriving in under 20 minutes.

king

NOUN

[/kɪŋ/]

a male ruler of a country, typically one who inherits the position by right of birth

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/kɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootking

🎵Rhyme

ringsingwingbringthing
ring
sing
wing
bring
thing

🔗Collocations

king of the castle
crowned king
king size
king's ransom
live like a king
future king
rightful king

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat thinks he's the king of the house, demanding treats every hour.

The king addressed his people from the palace balcony.

😄 Fun example

He became the king of pizza delivery, always arriving in under 20 minutes.

The chess king can only move one square at a time.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

monarchrulersovereignemperormajesty

Antonyms

subjectservantcommoner

Related

queenprinceprincesskingdomcrownthroneroyal

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