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kings

Pronunciation: [kɪŋz]

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Learn how to use kings in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “royalty”

(noun) a king is a male ruler of a country. He is often in charge and makes important decisions for his people. Think of a storybook prince who becomes a king and lives in a castle.

Example

The king decided to build new schools for the children in his kingdom.

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The king did not want to listen to the complaints of his people.

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What kind of laws did the king create for his kingdom?

Context: “games”

(noun) in a game like chess, a king is a special piece that must be protected at all costs. If the king is captured, the game is over. It’s the piece that represents the most important player.

Example

I moved my king to a safe spot to avoid being captured.

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My opponent didn't realize that losing his king meant he lost the game.

Example

How do you keep your king safe in chess?

Context: “community”

(noun) sometimes, people use the word king to talk about someone who is very skilled or respected in an area. It's like saying that person is the 'best' at that thing.

Example

He is considered the king of basketball because he plays so well.

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Even though she practices a lot, she doesn't think she is the king of soccer.

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Who do you think is the king of the video game world?

How to pronounce kings

Pronunciation: [kɪŋz]

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