admiral

Everyday

1. An admiral is a very high-ranking officer in a navy who commands many ships (a fleet). tree →
2. A red admiral is a black butterfly with red bands and white spots on its wings, common in gardens. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, admirals lead navies in battles: Admiral Nelson won the Battle of Trafalgar and has a column in Trafalgar Square in London. In science lessons and garden surveys, the red admiral is a butterfly pupils spot on buddleia and nettles (its caterpillars eat nettles). Phrases: «Admiral Nelson», «rear admiral», «vice admiral», «red admiral», «white admiral».

Examples

• Admiral Nelson stands on top of a tall column in London. tree →
• The admiral gave orders to the whole fleet. tree →
• A red admiral landed on the buddleia bush. tree →
• Red admiral caterpillars feed on stinging nettles. tree →
• She joined the navy and dreamed of becoming an admiral. tree →
• The admiral's flag flew from the biggest ship. tree →

Note

Use «an»: «an admiral». Capital A before a name: «Admiral Nelson». Ranks: rear admiral, vice admiral, admiral, admiral of the fleet. Do not confuse with «admire» or «admirable», which are about liking or respecting someone.