lord
gb/lˈɔɹd/ us/lˈɔɹd/
B1
English
~ 2000
lord, főúr, az Úr, hatalmaskodik, fölényeskedik
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[a/the] lord of [a place/title]
The lord of the manor welcomed his guests to the castle.
Az uradalom ura a kastélyban fogadta vendégeit.
Several lords attended the opening of Parliament.
Több lord is részt vett a parlamenti ülésszak megnyitóján.
He was made a lord for his service to the country.
The young lord inherited the estate after his father's death.
Learner examples
The lord lives in a big house.
A lord nagy házban él.
A lord has more power than most people.
Egy lordnak nagyobb hatalma van, mint a legtöbb embernek.
The lord owns many fields.
Many years ago, a lord ruled this town.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'lord' with 'God' in Christian contexts; in everyday historical or social contexts, it refers to a human noble.
Meaning
male noble or aristocrat
Collocations
feudal lord
|lord of the manor
|Lord Chancellor
|Lord Mayor
|Lordship
Synonyms
nobleman (General term for a man of noble birth, without implying specific titles.)
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aristocrat (Stresses membership in the upper class rather than a formal title.)
Antonyms
commoner (Refers to someone without noble rank or title.)
Themes
society
|history
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A man from a high social class who often owns land and has power.
A man who holds a high hereditary or appointed rank in the nobility, often with authority over land and people.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
Lord
B2
Usage pattern:
Lord [Name]
Lord Smith will preside over the case.
Lord Smith fogja vezetni az ügy tárgyalását.
The speech was given by Lord Williams.
A beszédet Lord Williams tartotta.
Lord Justice Brown announced the verdict.
Learner examples
Lord Brown is a judge.
Lord Brown bíró.
We met Lord Smith at the event.
Az eseményen találkoztunk Lord Smith-szel.
Lord Carter spoke in Parliament.
Meaning
formal title for UK official
Collocations
Lord Justice
|Lord Mayor
|Lord Smith
|Lord Chief Justice
Synonyms
Sir (Also a formal title, but used for knights and not equivalent in rank or role.)
Themes
politics
|law
|communication
Definition
A formal word put before the name of some important people in the UK, like judges or politicians.
A formal title used before the name of certain officials, judges, or peers in the United Kingdom and some Commonwealth countries.
NOUN
B1
FORMAL
3
az Úr
B1
Usage pattern:
the Lord
They prayed to the Lord for guidance.
Útmutatásért imádkoztak az Úrhoz.
The choir sang 'Praise the Lord'.
A kórus ezt énekelte: „Dicsérjétek az Urat!”
She believes the Lord will protect her.
Learner examples
We pray to the Lord every day.
Mindennap az Úrhoz imádkozunk.
The Lord is kind and good.
Az Úr jó és jóságos.
I trust the Lord to help me.
Meaning
God or supreme being
Collocations
praise the Lord
|the Lord's Prayer
|trust in the Lord
Synonyms
God (Direct reference to the deity rather than as a title.)
Themes
religion
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A word that means God, especially in Christian religion.
A term used to refer to God or a supreme being, especially in Christianity and some other religions.
VERB
B2
4
Usage pattern:
to lord [something] over [someone]
He likes to lord his success over his colleagues.
Szeret a sikerével fölényeskedni a kollégáival szemben.
She lords it over everyone because of her wealth.
A vagyona miatt mindenkivel hatalmaskodik.
Don't lord your knowledge over others.
Learner examples
He lords it over his friends.
A barátain hatalmaskodik.
She lords her money over us.
A pénzével fölényeskedik velünk szemben.
Don't lord your power over them.
Meaning
act with power over someone
Collocations
lord it over
Synonyms
dominate (Implies exercising control or influence, not necessarily with arrogance.)
Antonyms
submit (To yield to another's authority rather than exert power.)
Themes
behavior
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To act like you are better or more important than someone and try to control them.
To behave in a way that shows power or authority over someone, often in an overbearing manner.
Grammar
Dictionary form
lord
IPA
GB/lˈɔɹd/
US/lˈɔɹd/
Syllables & stress
lord (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (lord)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: lord
- Plural: lords
Verb
- Base: lord
- 3rd Person Singular: lords
- Present Participle: lording
- Past: lorded
Word family
Expressions
Good Lord!
1/ɡˈʊd lˈɔɹd ‖/
idiom
informal
exclamation of surprise or shock
Something you say when you are surprised or shocked.
Examples
- Good Lord! What happened here?
- Good Lord! I didn't expect to see you!
lord it over
1/lˈɔɹd ˈɪt ˈoʊvɚ/
idiom
act superior and controlling
To act like you are more important than someone and try to control them.
Examples
- He loves to lord it over his younger brother.
- Don't lord it over your classmates just because you got higher marks.
Lord willing
1/lˈɔɹd wˈɪlɪŋ/
fixed phrase
if God allows it
If God allows something to happen.
Examples
- We'll meet again next year, Lord willing.
- Lord willing, the weather will be fine tomorrow.