[
  {
    "word": "command",
    "phonetic": "/k\u0259\u02c8m\u0251\u02d0nd/",
    "phonetics": [
      {
        "text": "/k\u0259\u02c8m\u0251\u02d0nd/",
        "audio": ""
      },
      {
        "text": "/k\u0259\u02c8m\u00e6nd/",
        "audio": "https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/command-us.mp3",
        "sourceUrl": "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1239707",
        "license": {
          "name": "BY-SA 3.0",
          "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
        }
      }
    ],
    "meanings": [
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "noun",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "An order to do something.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "I was given a command to cease shooting."
          },
          {
            "definition": "The right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "to have command of an army"
          },
          {
            "definition": "Power of control, direction or disposal; mastery.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "England has long held command of the sea"
          },
          {
            "definition": "A position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "General Smith was placed in command."
          },
          {
            "definition": "The act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "Dominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "A directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "The degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "He's got good command tonight."
          },
          {
            "definition": "A command performance.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [],
        "antonyms": []
      },
      {
        "partOfSpeech": "verb",
        "definitions": [
          {
            "definition": "To order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "to command an army or a ship"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "he commanded silence"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)"
          },
          {
            "definition": "To exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To hold, to control the use of.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": [],
            "example": "The fort commanded the bay."
          },
          {
            "definition": "To have a view, as from a superior position.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          },
          {
            "definition": "To direct to come; to bestow.",
            "synonyms": [],
            "antonyms": []
          }
        ],
        "synonyms": [
          "decree",
          "order"
        ],
        "antonyms": []
      }
    ],
    "license": {
      "name": "CC BY-SA 3.0",
      "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"
    },
    "sourceUrls": [
      "https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/command"
    ]
  }
]