troops
Translation
troops, soldiers, forces
Examples
The government sent troops to the border.
The government sent troops to the border.
The troops were well-equipped.
The troops were well-equipped.
Grammar Patterns
troops soldiers or armed forces The government sent troops to the border.
Similar Words
Synonyms: soldiers, army, forces, military
Etymology
From Old French 'troupe', meaning a group of people.
Memory Tips
'Troops' is almost always used in the plural to mean a group of soldiers.