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

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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, and Lionel Messi, who'll turn 39 during the tournament, have been selected to captain Portugal and Argentina respectively.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“He’s honest with us,” said Vegas captain Mark Stone, “whether our game is good or bad.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Yarrow had to navigate the packed schedule of Norway captain and Premier League champion Martin Odegaard - who was in Budapest with Arsenal for the Champions League final on the day of the squad shoot.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In his four seasons as captain, the club reached two Copa del Rey finals, a Europa League final and qualified for the Champions League.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“The mail is so slow,” the captain observed.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

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