troop

Meanings

• Noun

  A large group of people or things.

  - "The troop of monkeys moved through the forest."
  - "The scouts formed a troop for their camping trip."

• Noun

  A military unit.

  - "The infantry troop advanced towards the enemy line."
  - "The cavalry troop charged into battle."

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Pronunciation

1. /tɹuːp/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with troop
proof , loof , proof , mute

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Variants

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troop , troops , trooped , trooping , inter-troop , intertroop

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Etymology

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Old English trup 'group, company, army'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'troop' comes from the Old English word 'trup', which means 'group, company, army'.

2. In the military, a troop is typically commanded by a lieutenant or a warrant officer.

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Related Concepts

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1. Squad: A smaller military unit than a troop, typically consisting of around 10-20 soldiers.

2. Company: A military unit consisting of two or more platoons, typically around 100-200 soldiers.

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Culture

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In military context, a troop is a subunit of a squadron, and it typically consists of around 100 soldiers. In a non-military context, a troop refers to a large group of people or animals.

How to Memorize "troop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large group of people or animals moving together.
   - Visualize a military unit in formation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a large group.
   - Associate the word with the military uniform and weapons.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a troop is a large group of people or things.
   - Use the acronym T-R-O-O-P: Together, Rallying, Organized, Operational, Powerful.

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