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princes

/ˈpɹɪnsɪz/

Meanings
noun
A (male) ruler, a sovereign; a king, monarch.

Examples :

"In the fairy tale, two princes fought for the right to rule the kingdom. "
royal government politics nation history

Related Words

Illustration swallowtails

swallowtails noun

/ˈswɑloʊˌteɪlz/ /ˈswɑːloʊˌteɪlz/

The forked tail of a swallow.

"The colorful butterflies in the garden, especially the ones with swallowtails, were my favorite to watch as a child. "

Illustration preeminent

preeminent adjective

/pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/

Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.

"Professor Davies is considered the preeminent expert on ancient Roman history in the department. "

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representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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addressed verb

/əˈdɹɛst/

To prepare oneself.

"She addressed herself to the difficult task by breaking it into smaller steps. "

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promising verb

/ˈpɹɒmɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹɑmɪsɪŋ/

To commit to (some action or outcome), or to assure (a person) of such commitment; to make an oath or vow.

"He promised to never return to this town again."

Illustration delicious

delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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beginnings noun

/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/

The act of doing that which begins anything; commencement of an action, state, or space of time; entrance into being or upon a course; the first act, effort, or state of a succession of acts or states.

""The beginnings of their friendship started in elementary school." "

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butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

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sovereign noun

/ˈsɒv.ɹɪn/ /ˈsɑv(ə)ɹɪn/

A monarch; the ruler of a country.

"The sovereign of the kingdom awarded the school a grant for new equipment. "

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principality noun

/pɹɪnsɪˈpælɪti/

A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess.

"The small European nation of Monaco is a principality ruled by Prince Albert II. "

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "