in charge
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for in charge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having control of or responsibility for a group, situation or piece of work.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
in control
running things
at the helm
Antonyms
subordinate
under supervision
How to use in charge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
put someone in charge
in charge of the project
take charge
Neutral; used equally in workplaces and everyday speech.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in charge of and in the charge of?
In charge of means you have the responsibility, as in the nurse in charge of the ward. In the charge of reverses it: it means you are the one being looked after, as in the children were in the charge of a teacher.
Is it in charge of or in charge for?
Always in charge of. In charge for is not standard English.
Can you say in charge without saying of what?
Yes. Who's in charge here? and He's the one in charge are both natural when the context makes the area of responsibility obvious.
