Admirals Meaning in English
word · lemma: admiral
ˈædmɝəɫz
AD-muh-ruhlz
ˈædmɜːɹəlz
AD-muh-ruhlz
Definition
Admirals are the highest-ranking officers in a navy, responsible for commanding fleets or large groups of ships.
Usage & Nuances
Used only for naval forces. "Admirals" is plural; singular is "admiral". Sometimes used metaphorically for people leading large organizations, but mainly military. Common collocations: "navy admirals", "fleet admirals".
Spanish: almirantesPortuguese (BR): almirantesPortuguese (PT): almirantesChinese (Simplified): 海军上将们Chinese (Traditional): 海軍上將們Hindi: एडमिरल्सArabic: الأدميرالاتBengali: অ্যাডমিরালরাRussian: адмиралыJapanese: 提督たちVietnamese: đô đốcKorean: 제독들Turkish: amirallerUrdu: ایڈمرلزIndonesian: laksamana-laksamana
Example Sentences
Many admirals attended the ceremony.
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The admirals led the ships into battle.
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There are five admirals in the navy.
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All the admirals gathered to discuss the new strategy.
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It’s rare to see so many admirals in one place.
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Some admirals become famous for their leadership.
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