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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /
NOUN
person in charge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boss commander director executive leader officer operator owner pilot skipper
STRONG
CEO CFO authority cap chieftain exec guide head skip top
WEAK
four-striper head honcho higher up number one top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follower

Example Sentences

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And finally, the Kings were also fueled by a desire to give captain Anze Kopitar one more chance at a title.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Club captain Dani Carvajal, who did not feature in the match, confronted referee Slavko Vincic from the touchline following the incident.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

But the 46-year-old Spaniard, who is captain of the Fireballs team in LIV, told a news conference that speculation runs contrary to what PIF officials indicated at the start of 2026.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

McCullum was also noticeably effusive about the leadership of white-ball captain Harry Brook during the T20 World Cup which followed the Ashes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“The mail is so slow,” the captain observed.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood