admiral Definition
- 1the highest rank of officer in the navy, above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet
- 2a butterfly with black, white, and orange wings
Using admiral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "admiral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was promoted to admiral after serving for 30 years.
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The admiral inspected the fleet before it set sail.
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The admiral's ship was the flagship of the fleet.
admiral Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for admiral
- butterfly
- naval commander
- sea officer
Phrases with admiral
rear admiral
a naval officer of a high rank immediately junior to a vice admiral
Example
He was promoted to rear admiral after serving as a captain for many years.
admiral of the fleet
the highest rank of admiral in the British navy
Example
He was appointed admiral of the fleet in recognition of his long and distinguished service.
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The admiral butterfly is commonly found in North America.
Origins of admiral
from Arabic 'amir al- bahr', meaning 'commander of the sea'
Summary: admiral in Brief
An 'admiral' [ˈædmərəl] is the highest rank of officer in the navy, above vice admiral and below admiral of the fleet. It can also refer to a butterfly with black, white, and orange wings. Phrases like 'rear admiral' and 'admiral of the fleet' denote different ranks within the navy. 'Admiral butterfly' refers to a type of butterfly.
