What is another word for admirals?

Pronunciation: [ˈadmɜːɹə͡lz] (IPA)

When we think of admirals, we often associate the term with high-ranking officers in the navy or sea. However, there are several synonyms that can be used in place of this term that may be more fitting for certain contexts. For instance, fleet commander, naval officer, commodore, and captain can all be used as synonyms for admirals. These terms may be more specific to certain nautical roles, such as commanding a fleet or ship, or holding a certain rank within the navy. Using synonyms allows for greater precision and diversity in language, and can help to avoid repetition in writing or speech.

What are the hypernyms for Admirals?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Admirals

They had been conspicuous judges and admirals, lawyers and servants of the State for some years before the richness of the soil culminated in the rarest flower that any family can boast, a great writer, a poet eminent among the poets of England, a Richard Alardyce; and having produced him, they proved once more the amazing virtues of their race by proceeding unconcernedly again with their usual task of breeding distinguished men.
"Night and Day"
Virginia Woolf
His Majesty exhibited much genuine feeling as the admirals captains and lieutenants in succession came up to him.
"Won from the Waves"
W.H.G. Kingston
On the deck of the Queen Charlotte were collected the gallant admirals and captains, by whose courage and seamanship the first of that long series of victories which contributed so greatly to England's naval glory had been won.
"Won from the Waves"
W.H.G. Kingston

Famous quotes with Admirals

  • The admirals of his majesty's fleet are classed into three squadrons, viz. the red, the white, and the blue.
    William Falconer
  • As I passed along the side walls of Westminster Abbey, I hardly saw any thing but marble monuments of great admirals, but which were all too much loaded with finery and ornaments, to make on me at least, the intended impression.
    Karl Philipp Moritz

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