admiral
Translation
admiral
Examples
The admiral commanded the entire fleet.
The admiral commanded the entire fleet.
He was promoted to the rank of admiral.
He was promoted to the rank of admiral.
Grammar Patterns
an admiral He was promoted to the rank of admiral.
Similar Words
Synonyms: commander, fleet commander
Etymology
From Arabic 'amir-al-bahr' (commander of the sea). It entered European languages through medieval Latin.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'admiral' 'admiring' his fleet from the bridge of his ship.