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duce

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /djuːtʃ/

KK: /djuːs/

noun
Definition

A person who leads or commands others, often in a position of authority.


Example

The duce of the organization made an important announcement today.


Conversation
Sloth A
I heard the new project is being led by a great duce.
Sloth B
Really? I hope they bring some fresh ideas to the table.
Sloth A
Yeah, a strong duce can really make a difference in our team's performance.
Sloth B
Absolutely! I'm excited to see how it all unfolds.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
chief
head
leader
Antonyms
follower
subordinate
underling
Root Explanation

Duce comes from the Latin word "ducere" (meaning to lead). It refers to a leader or someone who guides others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'leads' ('ducere') others — that's why 'duce' refers to a leader.

Visually Confused Words
educe
dunce
douce
deuce
due
seduce
reduce
induce
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