Lord — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈlȯrd/

Meaning & Definition of Lord

Lord (noun)

  1. one having power and authority over others:
  2. a ruler by hereditary right or preeminence to whom service and obedience are due
  3. one of whom a fee or estate is held in feudal tenure

Lord (verb)

  1. to act like a lord; especially, to put on airs —usually used with it

Lord (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field

    "as lords of the local real estate scene, they own nearly all of the city's prime pieces of property"

    similar: baron, captain, czar, king, lion, magnate, mogul, monarch, Napoleon, prince, tycoon
    related: big boy, big cheese, bigfoot, biggie, big gun, big shot, big wheel, bigwig, fat cat, figure, heavy, heavyweight, honcho, kahuna, main man, mover and shaker, nabob, nawab, notable, personage, pooh-bah, supremo (chiefly British), VIP, celebrity, personality, star, superstar, deity, demigod, god
    near: half-pint, lightweight, small-timer, inferior, subordinate, underling, nobody, nothing, zero

  2. the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe

    "at this point all that we can do is put our fate in the hands of the Lord"

    similar: Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, deity, Divinity, Eternal, Everlasting, Father, God, Godhead, Jehovah, King, Maker, Providence, Supreme Being, Yahweh

  3. a man of high birth or social position

    "lords and ladies arriving at the palace"

    similar: gentleman, grandee, milord, nobleman, peer
    related: country gentleman, squire, cavalier, chevalier, knight, don, hidalgo, nabob, nawab, seigneur, seignior, sheikh, baron, baronet, count, duke, earl, esquire, marchese, margrave, marquess, master, prince, princelet, princeling, raja, viscount, lordship, sire (archaic)
    near: boor, churl, cottar, fellah, peasant, peon, commoner, pleb, plebeian, proletarian, toiler

Related Entry: Lord (it over) (verb)

Lord (it over) is a different word from Lord. The synonyms below are for lord (it over), not for Lord.

  1. to assume or treat with an air of superiority

    "waiters at that fancy restaurant like to lord it over the customers, acting like they're doing them a favor just being there"

    similar: condescend, patronize, talk down (to)
    related: cold-shoulder, cut, high-hat, slight, snub, queen (it over)

Related Entry: Protector (noun)

Protector is a different word from Lord. The synonyms below are for protector, not for Lord.

  1. someone that protects

    "the quarterback counted on the right guard as his main protector"

    similar: custodian, defender, guard, guardian, guardian angel, protection
    related: bodyguard, champion, lookout, sentinel, sentry, warden, warder, watch, watchdog, watchman, conserver, harborer, keeper, preserver, saver

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Lord

The most common words with a similar meaning to Lord:

baron, captain, czar, king, lion, magnate, mogul, monarch, Napoleon, prince, tycoon, Allah, Almighty, Author, Creator, deity, Divinity, Eternal, Everlasting, Father, God, Godhead, Jehovah, King, Maker, Providence, Supreme Being, Yahweh, gentleman, grandee, milord, nobleman, peer

Related Words for Lord

big boy, big cheese, bigfoot, biggie, big gun, big shot, big wheel, bigwig, fat cat, figure, heavy, heavyweight, honcho, kahuna, main man, mover and shaker, nabob, nawab, notable, personage, pooh-bah, supremo, VIP, celebrity, personality, star, superstar, demigod, god, country gentleman

Near Antonyms of Lord

half-pint, lightweight, small-timer, inferior, subordinate, underling, nobody, nothing, zero, boor, churl, cottar, fellah, peasant, peon, commoner, pleb, plebeian, proletarian, toiler

Word Forms of Lord

Inflections: lorded, lording, lords

Origin & Etymology of Lord

Middle English loverd, lord, from Old English hlāford, from hlāf loaf + weard keeper loaf, ward

First known use: before 12th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Lord

Words & Phrases Containing Lord

lord chancellor, lord of misrule, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth, Lord's day, Lord's Prayer, Lord's Supper, Lord's table

Frequently Asked Questions about Lord

What does "Lord" mean?

"Lord" means one having power and authority over others:. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: one having power and authority over others:. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Lord"?

Other words for "Lord" include baron, captain, czar, king, lion, magnate, mogul and monarch. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Lord" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Lord"?

There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Lord". Common alternatives include baron, captain, czar, king, lion, magnate, mogul, monarch, Napoleon and prince.

How do you use "Lord" in a sentence?

Examples of "Lord" in a sentence: "as lords of the local real estate scene, they own nearly all of the city's prime pieces of property"; "at this point all that we can do is put our fate in the hands of the Lord"; "lords and ladies arriving at the palace".

Is "Lord" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Lord" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Lord" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Lord" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Lord"?

"Lord" is pronounced /ˈlȯrd/.

What is the origin of the word "Lord"?

"Lord" comes from Middle English loverd, lord, from Old English hlāford, from hlāf loaf + weard keeper loaf, ward. First known use: before 12th century.