admiral
word
/ˈædmɝəɫ/
AD-mur-uhl
/ˈædmɜːɹəl/
AD-muh-ruhl
Definition
An admiral is a very high-ranking officer in the navy. The word can also be used as a title when speaking to or about that person.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in military and historical contexts. Common patterns include 'Admiral + name', 'a navy admiral', and 'rear admiral'. Do not confuse it with army ranks such as 'general'.
Spanish: almirantePortuguese (BR): almirantePortuguese (PT): almiranteChinese (Simplified): 海军上将 - 海军将领Chinese (Traditional): 海軍上將 - 海軍將領Hindi: एडमिरल - नौसेना का उच्च अधिकारीArabic: أميرال - قائد بحريBengali: অ্যাডমিরালRussian: адмиралJapanese: 提督 - アドミラルVietnamese: đô đốcKorean: 제독Turkish: amiralUrdu: ایڈمرلIndonesian: laksamana
Example Sentences
Her grandfather was an admiral in the navy.
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I didn't realize her dad was a retired admiral until someone mentioned it at dinner.
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When the admiral walked in, the whole room went quiet.
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The admiral spoke to the sailors on the ship.
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They met the admiral at the naval base.
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The movie makes the admiral sound like a hero, but the real story is more complicated.
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