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soldier

US /ˈsoʊldʒɚ/

noun Core · B1 Đời sống hằng ngày

Definition

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The soldier returned home after two years of service abroad.

Word Family

NounNoun
soldier gốc soldiery soldiering
VerbVerb
soldier gốc
AdjectiveAdj
soldierly
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • warriorsomeone engaged in or experienced in warfare
  • fightersomeone who fights (or is fighting)
  • servicemansomeone who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force

Collocations

  • Easy brave soldier
    to brave soldier, meaning to face and withstand with courage
  • Medium veteran soldier assistance program
    describing veteran soldier assistance program (a serviceman who has seen considerable active service)
  • Hard foot soldier of industry
    to foot soldier of industry, meaning to pay for something
  • Very Hard soldier on despite overwhelming odds
    to soldier on despite overwhelming odds, meaning to serve as a soldier in the military

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