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CAPTAIN Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word captain. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word captain. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CAPTAIN

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1skipper
verb, nounv, n
2master
verb, nounv, n
3chieftain
nounn
4boss
verb, nounv, n
5chief
verb, nounv, n
6commander
nounn
7commodore
nounn
8director
nounn
9general
adjectiveadj
10governor
nounn
11head
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
12helm
verb, nounv, n
13helmsman
nounn
14kingpin
nounn
15leader
verb, nounv, n
16skip
verb, nounv, n
17commander-in-chief
nounn
18flag officer
nounn
19foreman
nounn
20headwaiter
nounn

Best Hypernyms For CAPTAIN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for captain, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
officer head leader pilot boss chief commander lead master policeman ruler skipper supervisor
Phrases (7)
airplane pilotcommissioned military officercommissioned naval officerdining-room attendantpolice officerrestaurant attendantship's officer

Alternatives for SKIPPER

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