soldier
Translation
soldier
Examples
The soldier stood at attention.
The soldier stood at attention.
He was a soldier in the army.
He was a soldier in the army.
Grammar Patterns
a soldier in ((a military branch)) a member of a specific military group He was a soldier in the army.
Similar Words
Synonyms: warrior, trooper, serviceman
Etymology
From Old French 'soldier', from 'solde' (pay), as soldiers were paid for their service.
Memory Tips
Think of the word 'solid'. A soldier must be solid and strong in body and mind.