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Admiral

Verb / ˈædmɜ:ʌl / Another word for admiral — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A naval officer of the highest rank.

Synonyms & similar words

fulladmiral commander captain officer chief leader boss supervisor director manager executive governor president chairman head principal ruler sovereign monarch emperor king

Synonyms by register

Formal

commander flag officer fleet commander naval commander

Literary

sea lord navarch

Antonyms

subordinate lieutenant ensign midshipman deckhand cabin boy

Common collocations

  • fleet admiral
  • rear admiral
  • vice admiral
  • admiral of the fleet
  • admiral's pennant
  • admiral's barge
  • admiral's flagship

Word family

noun admiral

Usage note

Admiral is a high-ranking naval officer. It is primarily used in a military context and does not have common informal or literary equivalents.

Example sentences

  1. The admiral oversaw the entire operation.
  2. The admiral was greatly respected by his crew.
  3. The admiral's ship was the largest in the fleet.
  4. The admiral gave the order to attack.
  5. The admiral's uniform was very impressive.

Quotes

  • A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • I can imagine no more rewarding a career. And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.' - John F. Kennedy
  • I have not yet begun to fight! - John Paul Jones

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