captain

/ˈkæp.tɪn/

nounverbcap · tain

A CAPtain wears a CAP while leading the team.

Yes, it's captain. Even though it ends with “-tain,” it’s pronounced like “-tin”: CAP-tin.

Definitions

  1. nounThe person in charge of a ship, airplane, or team.
  2. nounA military officer rank, usually above lieutenant and below major (or the equivalent in some services).
  3. verbTo lead or be in charge of a team, ship, or group.

Examples

  • “The captain steered the ship through rough water.”
  • “Maya was chosen as the team captain because she encouraged everyone.”
  • “He will captain the debate team at the tournament this weekend.”

Synonyms

leadercommanderchiefskipperhead

Antonyms

followersubordinate

Translations

ES capitánPT capitãoFR capitaine

Common misspellings

captencaptancapitancaptiancaptiaincaptainecaptincaptain

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