Cool MateMeaning of Officer
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces or on a ship
In simple words: A person who has a job in a company, organization, or government, often with authority.
Officer in a sentence
- The officer gave me directions to the nearest hospital.
- She works as a police officer in our town.
- An officer is responsible for maintaining order during the event.
- The officer asked for my identification when I was driving.
- He was promoted to the rank of officer after years of service.
How to use Officer
Use 'officer' in formal contexts when referring to someone in a position of authority. Avoid using it casually or informally.
Grammar pattern
noun + is/are + officer
Memory hint
Think 'officer' as 'office + err' — imagine someone working in an office and making decisions.
Related words
Collocations with Officer
Synonyms for Officer
Opposites of Officer
Common mistakes with Officer
- Confusing 'officer' with 'official', which refers to a person with a specific duty.
- Using 'officer' to describe a worker without authority.
- Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'c' before 'er'.
Compare Officer with Agent, Administrator, Executive, Inspector, Supervisor
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Officer in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ضابط
شخص لديه وظيفة في شركة أو منظمة أو حكومة، وغالبًا ما يكون لديه سلطة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Officer
কোনো কোম্পানি, সংস্থা বা সরকারি দপ্তরে উচ্চ পদে থাকা ব্যক্তি, যার সাধারণত কিছু কর্তৃত্ব থাকে।
- GermanDeutsch
Beamter, Offizier
Eine Person, die einen Job in einer Firma, Organisation oder Regierung hat, oft mit Autorität.
- SpanishEspañol
Oficial
Una persona que tiene un trabajo en una empresa, organización o gobierno, a menudo con autoridad.
- Persianفارسی
افسر
شخصی که در یک شرکت، سازمان یا دولت کار میکند و معمولاً دارای قدرت است.
- FrenchFrançais
Officier
Une personne qui a un emploi dans une entreprise, une organisation ou un gouvernement, souvent avec autorité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अधिकारी
एक व्यक्ति जिसके पास किसी कंपनी, संगठन या सरकार में नौकरी होती है, अक्सर अधिकार के साथ।
- ItalianItaliano
Ufficiale, Agente
Una persona che ha un lavoro in un'azienda, organizzazione o governo, spesso con autorità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Oficial
Uma pessoa que tem um cargo em uma empresa, organização ou governo, muitas vezes com autoridade.
- RussianРусский
Офицер
Человек, занимающий должность в компании, организации или правительстве, часто с полномочиями.
- Urduاردو
افسر
ایک شخص جو کسی کمپنی، تنظیم یا حکومت میں عہدے پر فائز ہو، اکثر اختیار کے ساتھ۔
- Chinese中文
官员
在公司、组织或政府中工作的人，通常拥有权威。
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Frequently asked questions about Officer
What does Officer mean?
A person who has a job in a company, organization, or government, often with authority.
What is the definition of Officer?
a person who is in a position of authority in the armed forces or on a ship
How do you use Officer in a sentence?
The officer gave me directions to the nearest hospital.
Can you give another example of Officer?
She works as a police officer in our town.
What are synonyms for Officer?
Common alternatives include agent, administrator, executive, inspector, supervisor.
What is the opposite of Officer?
Opposite meanings include civilian.
What words go with Officer?
It commonly pairs with air-force, army, military, salute, command something, serve, corps, cadet, candidate, chief, senior, superior, investigate something, patrol something, raid something, chief, senior, superior, investigate something, patrol something, raid something, chief, principal, senior, be, work as, become.
What are common mistakes when using Officer?
Confusing 'officer' with 'official', which refers to a person with a specific duty. Using 'officer' to describe a worker without authority. Mispronouncing the word, especially the 'c' before 'er'.
How do you pronounce Officer?
US: /["/ˈɑːfɪsər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈɒfɪsə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Officer?
Use 'officer' in formal contexts when referring to someone in a position of authority. Avoid using it casually or informally.
What CEFR level is Officer?
"Officer" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.