A2noun1K

Army

UK /["/ˈɑːmi/"]/US /["/ˈɑːrmi/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • military
  • troops
  • forces
  • infantry
  • soldiers

Antonyms

  • civilian
  • non-military

Common mistakes

  • 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.