Captain

Pronunciation: /ˈkæp.tən/

Definitions of captain

noun A rank in the military or police

Example Sentences

A1 The captain of the ship is responsible for steering it.

A2 The captain of the football team led his players to victory.

B1 The airline captain announced that there would be a slight delay.

B2 The captain of the debate team was known for his strong leadership skills.

C1 The captain of the military unit made strategic decisions during the battle.

C2 The captain of the space mission was a seasoned astronaut with years of experience.

Examples of captain in a Sentence

formal The captain of the ship was responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers.

informal I heard the captain is a great guy to work under.

slang Yo, that captain is one cool dude!

figurative She was the captain of her own destiny, steering her life in the direction she wanted.

Grammatical Forms of captain

• past tense: captained
• plural: captains
• comparative: more captain-like
• superlative: most captain-like
• present tense: captains
• future tense: will captain
• perfect tense: have captained
• continuous tense: is captaining
• singular: captain
• positive degree: captain
• infinitive: to captain
• gerund: captaining
• participle: captaining

Origin and Evolution of captain

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'captain' originated from the Latin word 'capitaneus' which means 'chief' or 'head'. It was derived from the Latin word 'caput' meaning 'head'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'captain' has evolved to refer to the person in command of a ship, aircraft, or military unit. It is also used in a more general sense to refer to a leader or person in charge of a group or organization.