Word
troops
US/ˈtɹups/
UK/tɹˈuːps/
Plural noun
Definition
n. soldiers in a large group, especially those belonging to an army.
n. military personnel or soldiers, typically used in the plural to refer to a collective force.
Examples
“The government decided to send more troops to the border.”
“After months of diplomatic tension, the general ordered the troops to withdraw from the neutral zone.”
“The rapid deployment of peacekeeping troops was intended to stabilize the region and provide a secure environment for the delivery of humanitarian aid to displaced civilians.”
Examples
simple
“The government decided to send more troops to the border.”
contextual
“After months of diplomatic tension, the general ordered the troops to withdraw from the neutral zone.”
complex
“The rapid deployment of peacekeeping troops was intended to stabilize the region and provide a secure environment for the delivery of humanitarian aid to displaced civilians.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “troops” in context.
Pitfall
The general sent five troops to the village.
The general sent five soldiers to the village.
In modern English, 'troops' usually refers to a large group or the military as a whole. Use 'soldiers' when counting individual people.
Real-World Examples
“They would soon number about 20,000 troops: 15,000 British and 5,000 Germans.” “As part of his job for the AUSN - a non-profit that works to help US Navy servicemembers - he has been speaking to relatives of troops on the Lincoln.” Synonyms
Antonyms
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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