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."

Synonyms of troops

Words with a similar meaning to troops:

• soldiers
• forces
• personnel
• contingent

Antonyms of troops

Words with the opposite meaning to troops:

• civilians
• peacekeepers

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