captain
/ˈkæptɪn/
leader; chief officer
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The person in charge of a ship, plane, or sports team.
"The captain welcomed the passengers on board."
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The captain welcomed the passengers on board.
The captain welcomed the passengers on board.
He is the captain of the soccer team.
He is the captain of the soccer team.
The captain made the final decision.
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How do you pronounce captain?
captain is pronounced [/ˈkæptɪn/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does captain mean?
captain means "leader; chief officer". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is captain?
captain is a Elementary-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with captain?
Example: "The captain welcomed the passengers on board." — used to mean "leader; chief officer".
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