kings

[kɪŋz]

kings Definition

  • 1a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life
  • 2a playing card with a picture of a king on it
  • 3a chess piece that can move one square in any direction

Using kings: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "kings" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    King Henry VIII ruled England from 1509 to 1547.

  • Example

    The king of hearts is one of the four kings in a deck of cards.

  • Example

    In chess, the king is the most important piece on the board.

kings Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with kings

  • king's ransom

    an extremely large amount of money or valuable items

    Example

    He paid a king's ransom for that antique vase.

  • to have a brief period of great success or power

    Example

    After winning the championship, he felt like a king for a day.

  • the person or group that is in the strongest or most advantageous position

    Example

    In the business world, everyone wants to be the king of the hill.

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Summary: kings in Brief

The term 'kings' [kɪŋz] refers to a male ruler of a country who usually inherits his position and rules for life. It also denotes a playing card with a picture of a king on it and a chess piece that can move one square in any direction. Phrases like 'king's ransom,' 'king for a day,' and 'king of the hill' extend the meaning of 'kings' to denote an extremely large amount of money, a brief period of great success or power, and the person or group that is in the strongest or most advantageous position, respectively.