CEFR A2

troops

noun

Meaning

A group of soldiers, especially a large organized body of infantry or cavalry.

Examples

The army deployed thousands of troops to the war zone.
Peacekeeping troops were sent to the region to maintain order.

Synonyms: soldiers, forces, personnel, contingent

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troops (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /truːps/

Definition

A group of soldiers, especially a large organized body of infantry or cavalry.

Examples

The army deployed thousands of troops to the war zone.
Peacekeeping troops were sent to the region to maintain order.
The general addressed the assembled troops before the mission.

How to Use troops

troop of (prepositional phrase): A group of people or animals. — "A troop of monkeys swung through the trees."
troop into (phrasal verb): To move into a place in large numbers. — "The students would troop into the auditorium for the assembly."
troop out of (phrasal verb): To move out of a place in large numbers. — "After the game, the fans began to troop out of the stadium."

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