military

Everyday

1. Military means having to do with soldiers, the army, navy or air force, or war. tree →
2. The military is a country's armed forces. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons, military means armies, battles, forts and weapons. In everyday life, military families move often; military time is the 24-hour clock (for example, 15:00 for three in the afternoon). Phrases: "military base", "military service", "military uniform", "military parade", "military precision" (very exact).

Examples

• Her dad is in the military. tree →
• Soldiers marched in a military parade. tree →
• The castle was built for military reasons. tree →
• He wore a military uniform. tree →
• The army set up a military base near the coast. tree →
• The plan was carried out with military precision. tree →
• Military time uses the 24-hour clock. tree →
• And the Flea went into foreign military service, where it is said he was killed. tree →

Note

"The military" takes a singular or plural verb. Related: militia, militant. Do not confuse with "militant" (aggressive in support of a cause).