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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

Manchester City will lose the services of their dependable captain next season after Bernardo Silva announced he will leave the club when his contract expires this summer.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

England captain Ben Stokes said he is "lucky" and "might not be here" had things been slightly different when he was hit in the face by a cricket ball in February.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The captain had no idea who was allowed to know about his cargo.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin