Cool MateMeaning of Sergeant
A military rank, typically responsible for leading soldiers.
In simple words: A military rank above corporal.
Sergeant in a sentence
- The sergeant gave the soldiers their orders.
- After years of service, he was promoted to sergeant.
- The sergeant inspected the troops before the mission.
- His rank as sergeant came with many responsibilities.
- The sergeant trained new recruits with dedication.
How to use Sergeant
Used mainly in military contexts. It’s a title of respect among soldiers. Not appropriate in casual conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sergeant sounds like 'surgeon' - imagine a surgeon in a uniform commanding troops.
Related words
Collocations with Sergeant
- staff sergeant
- sergeant major
- sergeant at arms
Synonyms for Sergeant
- non-commissioned officer
- NCO
- corporal
- leader
Common mistakes with Sergeant
- Confusing 'sergeant' with similar ranks like 'captain'.
- Incorrectly capitalizing 'sergeant' when not used as a title.
- Using 'sergeant' to refer to non-military roles.
Sergeant appears in
Sergeant in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رقيب
رتبة عسكرية أعلى من العريف.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Sergeant
কর্পোরাল পদের উপরের একটি সামরিক পদ।
- GermanDeutsch
Sergeant
Ein militärischer Rang über dem eines Korporals.
- SpanishEspañol
Sargento
Un rango militar por encima de cabo.
- Persianفارسی
گروهبان
یک درجه نظامی بالاتر از سرجوخه.
- FrenchFrançais
Sergent
Un grade militaire au-dessus de caporal.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सार्जेंट
कॉर्पोरल से ऊपर का एक सैन्य पद।
- ItalianItaliano
Sergente
Un grado militare superiore al caporale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sargento
Um posto militar acima de cabo.
- RussianРусский
Сержант
Воинское звание выше капрала.
- Urduاردو
سارجنٹ
کپورل سے اوپر کا فوجی عہدہ۔
- Chinese中文
军士长, 警长
军衔，比下士高一级。
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Frequently asked questions about Sergeant
What does Sergeant mean?
A military rank above corporal.
What is the definition of Sergeant?
A military rank, typically responsible for leading soldiers.
How do you use Sergeant in a sentence?
The sergeant gave the soldiers their orders.
Can you give another example of Sergeant?
After years of service, he was promoted to sergeant.
What are synonyms for Sergeant?
Common alternatives include non-commissioned officer, NCO, corporal, leader.
What is the opposite of Sergeant?
Opposite meanings include private, civilian.
What words go with Sergeant?
It commonly pairs with staff sergeant, sergeant major, sergeant at arms.
What are common mistakes when using Sergeant?
Confusing 'sergeant' with similar ranks like 'captain'. Incorrectly capitalizing 'sergeant' when not used as a title. Using 'sergeant' to refer to non-military roles.
How do you pronounce Sergeant?
US: //ˈsɑrdʒənt//, UK: //ˈsɑːdʒənt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Sergeant formal or informal?
"Sergeant" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Sergeant?
Used mainly in military contexts. It’s a title of respect among soldiers. Not appropriate in casual conversation.