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captain

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæp.tɪn/]

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Learn how to use captain in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “sports”

(noun) the leader of a team, who often makes decisions and communicates with the other players. In sports like soccer or basketball, the captain is an important role on the team.

Example

The team's captain encouraged them to keep playing hard until the end.

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Without their captain, the team struggled to stay organized on the field.

Example

Who is the captain of your favorite sports team?

Context: “military”

(noun) an officer who is in charge of a group of soldiers or a military unit. The captain leads their team with authority and makes key decisions during battles.

Example

The army captain led his troops bravely into battle.

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The captain's orders were unclear, causing confusion among the soldiers.

Example

How does a captain help their soldiers during a mission?

How to pronounce captain

Pronunciation: [/ˈkæp.tɪn/]

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