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KING

(noun, verb)

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There are 16 meanings of the word King.

How to pronounce king:

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King - as a noun

A male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
male monarchrex10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
crowned headmonarch14sovereign13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
queen14

United states woman tennis player (born in 1943)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
billie jean kingbillie jean moffitt king

A competitor who holds a preeminent position

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
queen14world-beater

United states guitar player and singer of the blues (born in 1925)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
b. b. kingriley b king

A very wealthy or powerful businessman

Example: "An oil baron"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
baron7big businessmanbusiness leadermagnate10mogul8power10top executivetycoon11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
businessman15man of affairs
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

United states charismatic civil rights leader and baptist minister who campaigned against the segregation of blacks (1929-1968)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
martin luther kingmartin luther king jr.

Preeminence in a particular category or group or field

Example: "The lion is the king of beasts"

A checker that has been moved to the opponent's first row where it is promoted to a piece that is free to move either forward or backward

One of the four playing cards in a deck bearing the picture of a king

(chess) the weakest but the most important piece

King - as a verb

To crown king, to make (a person) king.

To rule over as king.

To perform the duties of a king.

To assume or pretend preeminence (over); to lord it over.

To promote a piece of draughts/checkers that has traversed the board to the opposite side, that piece subsequently being permitted to move backwards as well as forwards.

To dress and perform as a drag king.

Example Sentences

"The king ruled over his kingdom with wisdom and fairness."
"The queen and the king attended the royal ball together."
"Long live the king!"
"The young prince dreamed of becoming a king one day."
"The king was known for his extravagant lifestyle and luxurious palace."
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Word Game Points

Is KING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, king is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

KING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is KING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, king is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
KING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is KING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, king is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
KING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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