Synonyms for

Colonel

Verb / ˈkɜ:nʌl / Another word for colonel — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a military rank below general

Synonyms & similar words

commander major officer captain sergeant corporal private general admiral brigadier marshal lieutenant ensign warrior fighter

Synonyms by register

Formal

commander officer ranking officer

Informal

top brass brass hat

Literary

chieftain leader

Antonyms

private recruit soldier lieutenant sergeant corporal

Common collocations

  • colonel in the army
  • colonel of the regiment
  • colonel's rank
  • colonel's uniform
  • colonel's command
  • colonel's promotion

Word family

noun colonel
adjective colonel

Usage note

Colonel is a military rank, specifically a senior officer. It is pronounced with an 'r' sound, not an 'l' sound, in the first syllable (kern-el).

Example sentences

  1. The colonel was in charge of the entire army.
  2. The colonel gave orders to the soldiers.
  3. The colonel was a brave leader.
  4. The colonel was promoted to general.
  5. The colonel trained the soldiers for battle.

Quotes

  • I was promoted to colonel and three times mentioned in dispatches.
  • The colonel was a mythical figure to me.
  • I saw the colonel walking towards me.

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