Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

king

/kɪŋ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A male monarch or sovereign ruler.

    - "King Henry VIII of England is famous for his six wives."
    - "The king's decree was law in the kingdom."
  • noun

    A title given to a man who reigns over an independent country.

    - "King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia is a respected leader in the Muslim world."
    - "The king's subjects paid him homage and respect."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɪŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9027599"
  2. /kiŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=643251"
  3. /kɪŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9027599"
  4. /kiŋ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=643251"
Rhymes
Words rhyming with king
queen , scene , dream , been , green , lean
Variants
List of all variants of king that leads to same result
king , kings , B. B. King , King , Riley B. King , Billie Jean King , Billie Jean Moffitt , Ernest Joseph King , MLK , Martin Luther King , Martin Luther King Jr. , Martin Luther King , Jr. , Rufus King , Stephen Edwin King , Stephen King , W. L. Mackenzie King , William Lyon Mackenzie King , William King , William Rufus de Vane King , king cake , king cakes
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English cyning, from cynan 'to rule'

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The term 'king' is derived from the Old English word 'cyning', which means 'ruler'.

  2. The shortest reigning monarch in history was King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom, who reigned for just 329 days.

  3. The longest reigning monarch in history is King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who reigned for over 70 years.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Queen: A female monarch or sovereign ruler.

  2. Monarchy: A form of government in which a monarch is the head of state.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Throughout history, kings have been seen as powerful rulers and symbols of authority. They have been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music. In many cultures, kings were believed to have divine or semi-divine status.

How to Memorize "king"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a majestic figure seated on a throne, wearing a crown and holding a scepter.
    - Visualize a king's castle, surrounded by a moat and high walls.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'king' with the image of a powerful and regal monarch.
    - Remember that a king is a male ruler of a country.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that KINGS is an acronym for 'Knowledgeable, Intelligent, Noble, Generous, Strong' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

Memorize "king" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize king is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now