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captain

[kap-tuhn, -tin] / ˈkæp tən, -tɪn /
NOUN
person in charge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boss commander director executive leader officer operator owner pilot skipper
STRONG
CEO CFO authority cap chieftain exec guide head skip top
WEAK
four-striper head honcho higher up number one top dog
Antonyms
STRONGEST
follower

Example Sentences

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Despite Newcastle being 13th - six points off Brentford - captain Bruno Guimaraes is still dreaming of continental football.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Ashman, a Vietnam veteran and captain with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Mike Bornman, a retired former captain, also is vying for the job.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Former army captain Bolsonaro served a single term as president from 2019 to 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Charlotte is the captain of the team from Kinloch. I just got off the phone with the headmaster. The school’s very excited.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti