captain
Translation
captain
Examples
The captain of the ship gave orders.
The captain of the ship gave orders.
She is the captain of the soccer team.
She is the captain of the soccer team.
The captain welcomed us aboard the plane.
The captain welcomed us aboard the plane.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) captain ((of sth.)): the leader of a group. She is the captain of the soccer team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: leader, commander, skipper, pilot
Etymology
From Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. It refers to the 'head' or leader of a group.
Memory Tips
Imagine the 'cap' worn by the 'head' of the team or ship.