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Army

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈɑːmi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈɑːrmi/"]/

Meaning of Army

a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land

In simple words: A group of soldiers who are trained to fight.

Army in a sentence

• The army defended the country against invasion.
• He joined the army after finishing school.
• An army of ants invaded the picnic.
• The general commanded the army to advance.
• She felt like she had an army of supporters behind her.

How to use Army

Use 'army' when talking about military forces. It is appropriate in formal contexts like discussions on defense or history, but may not be suitable in casual conversation about unrelated topics.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'army' as a 'group of armed individuals' — think of soldiers in formation.

Related words

Collocations with Army

• great
• huge
• large
• have
• enter
• go into
• gather
• advance
• march
• captain
• chief of staff
• colonel
• in the army
• great
• huge
• large
• have
• enter
• go into
• gather
• advance
• march
• captain
• chief of staff
• colonel
• in the army
• vast
• veritable
• small
• create
• employ
• hire
• army of

Synonyms for Army

• military
• troops
• forces
• infantry
• soldiers

Opposites of Army

• civilian
• non-military

Common mistakes with Army

• Confused with 'military', which is broader than just 'army'.
• Using 'army's' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun.
• Mixing up singular and plural forms, e.g., saying 'armies' when referring to one.

Frequently asked questions about Army

What does Army mean?

A group of soldiers who are trained to fight.

What is the definition of Army?

a large organized group of soldiers who are trained to fight on land

How do you use Army in a sentence?

The army defended the country against invasion.

Can you give another example of Army?

He joined the army after finishing school.

What are synonyms for Army?

Common alternatives include military, troops, forces, infantry, soldiers.

What is the opposite of Army?

Opposite meanings include civilian, non-military.

What words go with Army?

It commonly pairs with great, huge, large, have, enter, go into, gather, advance, march, captain, chief of staff, colonel, in the army, great, huge, large, have, enter, go into, gather, advance, march, captain, chief of staff, colonel, in the army, vast, veritable, small, create, employ, hire, army of.

What are common mistakes when using Army?

Confused with 'military', which is broader than just 'army'. Using 'army's' incorrectly as a verb instead of a noun. Mixing up singular and plural forms, e.g., saying 'armies' when referring to one.

How do you pronounce Army?

US: /["/ˈɑːrmi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɑːmi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Army?

Use 'army' when talking about military forces. It is appropriate in formal contexts like discussions on defense or history, but may not be suitable in casual conversation about unrelated topics.

What CEFR level is Army?

"Army" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.