Basic Details
Word: Soldier
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A person who is trained to fight in an army.
Synonyms: Warrior, fighter, troop
Antonyms: Civilian
Idioms and Phrases
- Soldier on: To continue doing something even though it is difficult. Example: "Even after the rain started, we decided to soldier on and finish the hike."
- Every soldier has his day: Everyone gets a chance to succeed or shine. Example: "She worked hard and finally got the lead role in the school play; every soldier has his day!"
Usage Examples
Example 1: The soldier bravely defended his country during the war.
Example 2: After training for months, he proudly became a soldier in the army.
Example 3: The veteran soldier shared stories from his adventures with the younger recruits.
Fun Fact
Did you know the word "soldier" comes from the Latin term "solidus," which referred to a type of coin? It reflects how soldiers were often paid with solid gold coins in ancient times.
Famous Quote
"It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change." - Charles Darwin (often quoted in military contexts as a reflection of adaptability in soldiers)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "soldier" mean?
a) A person who farms
b) A trained fighter in an army
c) A type of animal
d) A musician
Answer: b) A trained fighter in an army
2. Which of these is a synonym of "soldier"?
a) Artist
b) Warrior
c) Teacher
d) Chef
Answer: b) Warrior
3. Which sentence uses "soldier" correctly?
a) The soldier baked a cake.
b) The soldier fought bravely in the battle.
c) The soldier sang a song at the concert.
d) The soldier painted a picture.
Answer: b) The soldier fought bravely in the battle.
4. Which idiom means to persist in a difficult situation?
a) Every soldier has his day
b) Soldier on
c) Fight like a soldier
d) A soldier's life
Answer: b) Soldier on
5. What is the opposite of "soldier"?
a) Warrior
b) Civilian
c) Captain
d) General
Answer: b) Civilian
