Knight

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

A man awarded a non-hereditary title by a monarch for service, especially in the past as a mounted soldier in armor.

Example Sentences

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

The brave knight rode into battle to protect his kingdom.

Example Expressions

knight in shining armor

Synonyms

warrior, cavalier, champion, nobleman, defender

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warrior, cavalier, champion, nobleman

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warrior, cavalier, champion, defender, nobleman

Antonyms

coward, peasant, commoner, villain

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coward, peasant, commoner

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commoner, villain

Collocations

brave knight, medieval knight, knight in armor, knight in shining armor

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brave knight, medieval knight, knight in armor

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brave knight, medieval knight, knight in shining armor