troops
Translation
soldiers, armed forces
Examples
The government sent troops to the border.
The government sent troops to the border.
The troops were well-trained.
The troops were well-trained.
Grammar Patterns
(a group of soldiers) soldiers or armed forces The government sent troops to the border.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soldiers, army, forces, personnel
Etymology
Plural of 'troop', from Old French 'troupe' (a company). The military sense became dominant.
Memory Tips
A 'troop' is a group. 'Troops' (plural) almost always refers to a group of soldiers.