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king

/kiɳ/
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Explanation of the Word "King"

Part of Speech: Noun

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "king" when talking about royalty, such as in stories or history.
  • It can also be used in other contexts, such as games or to show someone’s importance in a specific area.
Examples:
  1. Royalty: "The king ruled the kingdom for many years."
  2. Chess: "In chess, the king is the most important piece, but it can only move one square at a time."
  3. Playing Cards: "I drew the king of hearts in my hand."
  4. Promotion in Checkers: "After moving my checker to the last row, I promoted it to a king."
Advanced Usage:
  • Figurative Meaning: Sometimes, "king" can refer to someone who is very successful or influential in a particular field. For example, "He is the king of pop music."
  • Cultural References: The term "king" can also refer to notable figures, such as "Martin Luther King Jr., a leader in the civil rights movement."
Word Variants:
  • Queen: The female counterpart of a king.
  • Kingship: The state or condition of being a king.
  • Kingdom: The area or realm ruled by a king.
Different Meanings:
  1. Chess: The king is the piece that is crucial to the game; if it is captured, the game is over.
  2. Playing Cards: A card in a deck that features a king’s image, usually valued highly in games.
  3. Checkers: A checker that has been promoted to move more freely on the board.
  4. Figurative Use: A person who is a leader or has control in a specific area, like "the king of the jungle" (referring to a lion).
Synonyms:
  • Monarch
  • Ruler
  • Sovereign
  • Leader
  • Champ (in a competitive context)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "King of the hill": Refers to someone who is on top in a competitive situation.
  • "Every king has his day": Suggests that everyone has their moments of success or importance.
Summary:

The word "king" has a rich meaning that extends beyond just a ruler. It can refer to various contexts, including games, cultural references, and even metaphorical uses where someone is seen as a leader or top figure in a specific field.

Noun
  1. (chess) the weakest but the most important piece
  2. one of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king
  3. a checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward
  4. United States charismatic civil rights leader and Baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of Blacks (1929-1968)
  5. United States guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925)
  6. United States woman tennis player (born in 1943)
  7. preeminence in a particular category or group or field
    • the lion is the king of beasts
  8. a very wealthy or powerful businessman
    • an oil baron
  9. a competitor who holds a preeminent position
  10. a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

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