admiral
The word “admiral” has 3 syllables: ad-mi-ral
It's pronounced as /ˈædmərəl/
What is synonym and antonym for admiral?
In the thesaurus, “admiral” has 12 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for admiral along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for admiral
- captain
- commander
- commanding officer
- commodore
- master
- mate
- officer
- pilot
- sea captain
- skip
- skipper
- vice admiral
Antonyms for admiral
- crew
- crewman
- crewmate
Meanings of admiral
- noun
- A naval officer of the highest rank; the commander of a country's naval forces.
- A naval officer of high rank, immediately below Admiral of the Fleet; the commander of a fleet or squadron.
- A flag officer in the United States Navy or Coast Guard of a grade superior to vice admiral and junior to admiral of the fleet (when that grade is used). An admiral is equal in grade or rank to a four-star general.
- The ship which carries the admiral, the flagship; also, the most considerable ship of a fleet.
- A prince or Saracen leader under the Sultan.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Kaniska and Vanessa, especially a red admiral or white admiral.
Example Sentences
- The admiral commanded the entire fleet during the naval operation.
- She was promoted to admiral after decades of distinguished service.
- The admiral gave a speech at the naval academy graduation.
- An experienced admiral can make critical decisions under pressure.
- The crew respected the admiral for his fairness and leadership.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to admiral, such as: captain, commander, commanding officer, commodore, crew, crewman, crewmate.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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