King
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noun
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verb
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adjective
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(As a noun)
King ( noun )
- A male ruler of a country, who holds the position either by birth, by election, or by conquest.
- A male monarch of a kingdom.
Origin:
Old english cyng, of germanic origin; related to dutch koning and german könig.
Examples:
- The king will be giving a speech today.
- The king of the country is the head of state.
- King Henry VIII was the king of England from 1509 to 1547.
- The king of the jungle is the lion.
- He is the king of the chessboard.
(As a verb)
King ( verb )
- To make someone a king.
- To crown someone as a king.
Origin:
Old english cyng, of germanic origin; related to dutch koning and german könig.
Examples:
- He was kinged in a ceremony.
- He will be kinged next week.
- The new king was kinged yesterday.
- The prince will be kinged after the death of his father.
- The new king was kinged in a grand ceremony.
(As an adjective)
King ( adjective )
- Of the highest rank or status.
- Of the greatest importance or significance.
Origin:
Old english cyng, of germanic origin; related to dutch koning and german könig.
Examples:
- The king size bed is very comfortable.
- The king of fruits is mango.
- He is the king of the industry.
- The king pin holds the bowling ball.
- The king of the jungle is the lion.