Synonyms for

Duke

Verb / du:k / Another word for duke — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A duke is a nobleman of the highest rank, below the monarch.

Synonyms & similar words

nobleman lord earl count marquess viscount prince heir ruler leader chief commander governor administrator executive manager director supervisor overseer controller

Synonyms by register

Formal

sovereign monarch ruler liege

Informal

boss big shot top dog head honcho

Literary

prince lord chieftain

Antonyms

commoner peasant serf subject plebeian layman

Common collocations

  • young duke
  • elderly duke
  • the Duke of York
  • a powerful duke
  • his Grace the Duke
  • the reigning duke
  • a minor duke

Word family

noun duke
verb duke
adjective ducal

Usage note

While 'duke' can refer to a male ruler of a duchy, it is most commonly used in British English to refer to a specific hereditary title of nobility. The verb 'to duke' means to avoid or evade.

Example sentences

  1. The duke was very generous and gave money to the poor.
  2. The duke's castle was very big and had many rooms.
  3. The duke wore a fancy hat and coat to the ball.
  4. The duke's son will become the next duke when he grows up.
  5. The duke's wife was very beautiful and kind.

Quotes

  • The Duke inquired about the progress of my work.
  • The Duke is coming to visit our town next week.
  • A Duke is a higher rank than an Earl.

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