lord
/lɔ:d/
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Definition
Noun:
- A titled nobleman: A man of high rank in a hereditary aristocracy, especially in the United Kingdom.
- A person having great power and authority: Someone who rules or has mastery over others.
- God, Christ: (Capitalized as 'Lord') A title used to refer to the Judeo-Christian God or Jesus Christ.
Verb:
- To act in a domineering manner: To behave as if one has authority over others, often in an arrogant way.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- The lord of the castle welcomed his guests. (The nobleman who owned the castle welcomed his guests.)
- He was a powerful lord who controlled vast lands. (He was a powerful ruler who controlled vast lands.)
- They prayed to the Lord for guidance. (They prayed to God for guidance.)
Verb:
- He loves to lord over his younger siblings. (He loves to act in a domineering way over his younger siblings.)
Advanced Usage
- "lord it over (someone)": To act in a superior and domineering manner towards someone.
- The manager lords it over his employees, making them feel small.
- "drunk as a lord" (Idiom): Extremely drunk.
- After the party, he was drunk as a lord.
Variants and Related Words
- Lordship (noun): A title used when addressing or referring to a lord (e.g., Your Lordship).
- Lordly (adjective): Suitable for or resembling a lord; grand and impressive, or arrogant and haughty.
- He dismissed the idea with a lordly wave of his hand.
- Overlord (noun): A supreme lord, especially one who rules over other lords.
Synonyms
- Noun: Nobleman, peer, ruler, master, sovereign.
- Verb: Domineer, boss, tyrannize.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Lord it over: To dominate or act arrogantly towards someone.
- She was promoted and now lords it over her former colleagues.
Related Idioms
- (as) drunk as a lord: Very intoxicated.
- Lord and master: (Often humorous or ironic) A husband, especially one seen as having authority.
- I'll have to ask my lord and master if we can go out tonight.
- Lord of the manor: The owner of a large country estate.
Noun
- a titled peer of the realm
- a person who has general authority over others
- terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
Verb
- make a lord of someone