soldier

/'souldʤə/

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Word: Soldier

Part of Speech: Noun / Verb

Definition:

1. Noun: A soldier is a person, usually a man or woman, who serves in the army. They are trained to fight and protect their country.
   • Example: "The soldiers stood at attention during the ceremony."

2. Noun (in biology): In the context of ants or termites, a soldier is a wingless ant or termite that has a large head and strong jaws. They help protect the colony from threats.

   • Example: "The soldier ants guarded the entrance to their nest."

3. Verb: To soldier means to serve as a soldier in the military.

   • Example: "Many young people choose to soldier for their country after high school."

Usage Instructions:

• When using "soldier" as a noun, you can refer to anyone in the military or specifically to the type of ant or termite.
• As a verb, it is less common but can be used to describe the act of serving in the military.

Advanced Usage:

• In a military context, soldiers may have different ranks, such as private, sergeant, or captain, and they can have various roles, such as infantry, medic, or engineer.

Word Variants:

• Soldiering (verb): The act of serving as a soldier.
  • Example: "He has been soldiering for over five years."
• Soldierly (adjective): Describing qualities typical of a soldier, such as bravery or discipline.
  • Example: "His soldierly demeanor impressed everyone."

Different Meanings:

• Beyond the military context, "soldier" can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who endures hardship bravely or continues to work hard despite difficulties.
  • Example: "She soldiered on through her illness to finish the project."

Synonyms:

• Military personnel: A general term for anyone serving in the armed forces.
• Trooper: Often used to refer to a soldier, especially in cavalry or police units.
• Fighter: A more general term for someone who fights, can be used in various contexts.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "To soldier on": This idiom means to continue doing something in a determined way, even when it is difficult.

  • Example: "Despite the challenges, she decided to soldier on with her studies."

• "A soldier's duty": This phrase refers to the responsibilities or tasks that a soldier is expected to perform.

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Noun

1. a wingless sterile ant or termite having a large head and powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony
2. an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
   • the soldiers stood at attention

Verb

1. serve as a soldier in the military