Cool MateMeaning of Commander
a person who is in charge of something, especially an officer in charge of a particular group of soldiers or a military operation
In simple words: A person who is in charge of a group, especially in the military.
Commander in a sentence
- military/allied/field/flight commanders
- the commander of the expedition
- General Eisenhower was Supreme Allied Commander in Western Europe.
- the commander of US forces in Iraq
How to use Commander
Used mostly in military or formal contexts. 'Commander' is appropriate in discussions about ranks, leadership in armed forces, or when talking about authority. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation outside these contexts.
Grammar pattern
commander + of + group
Memory hint
Think of 'commanding' respect; a commander gives orders.
Related words
Collocations with Commander
Opposites of Commander
- subordinate
- follower
Common mistakes with Commander
- Confused with 'commandant', which refers to a specific rank.
- Using as a verb (e.g., 'to commander'), which isn't common.
- Assuming it applies to leaders outside military contexts too often.
Compare Commander with Leader, Officer, Chief, Captain, Director
Commander appears in
Commander in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قائد
شخص مسؤول عن مجموعة، خاصة في الجيش.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কমান্ডার
কোনো দলের প্রধান ব্যক্তি, বিশেষ করে সেনাবাহিনীতে।
- GermanDeutsch
Kommandant
Eine Person, die eine Gruppe leitet, besonders im Militär.
- SpanishEspañol
Comandante
Una persona que está a cargo de un grupo, especialmente en el ejército.
- Persianفارسی
فرمانده
کسی که مسئول گروهی است، به خصوص در ارتش.
- FrenchFrançais
Commandant
Une personne qui est en charge d'un groupe, surtout dans l'armée.
- Hindiहिन्दी
कमांडर
कोई व्यक्ति जो किसी समूह का प्रभारी हो, खासकर सेना में।
- ItalianItaliano
Comandante
Una persona che è al comando di un gruppo, specialmente nell'esercito.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Comandante
Uma pessoa que está no comando de um grupo, especialmente no exército.
- RussianРусский
Командир
Человек, который руководит группой, особенно в армии.
- Urduاردو
کمانڈر
وہ شخص جو کسی گروپ کا انچارج ہو، خاص طور پر فوج میں۔
- Chinese中文
指挥官,司令员
负责某事的人，尤其是在军队里负责一个团队的人。
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Frequently asked questions about Commander
What does Commander mean?
A person who is in charge of a group, especially in the military.
What is the definition of Commander?
a person who is in charge of something, especially an officer in charge of a particular group of soldiers or a military operation
How do you use Commander in a sentence?
military/allied/field/flight commanders
Can you give another example of Commander?
the commander of the expedition
What are synonyms for Commander?
Common alternatives include leader, officer, chief, captain, director.
What is the opposite of Commander?
Opposite meanings include subordinate, follower.
What words go with Commander?
It commonly pairs with senior, supreme, top, commander of, Commander-in-Chief, senior, supreme, top, commander of, Commander-in-Chief.
What are common mistakes when using Commander?
Confused with 'commandant', which refers to a specific rank. Using as a verb (e.g., 'to commander'), which isn't common. Assuming it applies to leaders outside military contexts too often.
How do you pronounce Commander?
US: /["/kəˈmændər/"]/, UK: /["/kəˈmɑːndə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Commander?
Used mostly in military or formal contexts. 'Commander' is appropriate in discussions about ranks, leadership in armed forces, or when talking about authority. It's not commonly used in everyday conversation outside these contexts.
What CEFR level is Commander?
"Commander" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.