King ( noun , verb , adjective )

(As a noun)

King ( noun )

1. A male ruler of a country, who holds the position either by birth, by election, or by conquest.
2. A male monarch of a kingdom.

Origin:

Old english cyng, of germanic origin; related to dutch koning and german könig.

Examples:

1. The king will be giving a speech today.
2. The king of the country is the head of state.
3. King Henry VIII was the king of England from 1509 to 1547.
4. The king of the jungle is the lion.
5. He is the king of the chessboard.

(As a verb)

King ( verb )

1. To make someone a king.
2. To crown someone as a king.

Origin:

Old english cyng, of germanic origin; related to dutch koning and german könig.

Examples:

1. He was kinged in a ceremony.
2. He will be kinged next week.
3. The new king was kinged yesterday.
4. The prince will be kinged after the death of his father.
5. The new king was kinged in a grand ceremony.

(As an adjective)

King ( adjective )

1. Of the highest rank or status.
2. Of the greatest importance or significance.

Origin:

Old english cyng, of germanic origin; related to dutch koning and german könig.

Examples:

1. The king size bed is very comfortable.
2. The king of fruits is mango.
3. He is the king of the industry.
4. The king pin holds the bowling ball.
5. The king of the jungle is the lion.