navy
gb/nˈeɪvi/ us/nˈeɪvi/
A2
English
~ 3500
Senses
0 senses
Noun
A2
entity
1
A nation's warships and sailors
The part of a country's military that works at sea, including all its warships and sailors.
Usage pattern:
the navy of [a country]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'navy' with 'army' or 'marines'; 'navy' specifically refers to sea-based forces.
Synonyms
fleet (Refers to a group of ships, but not necessarily military.)
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maritime forces (A more formal or technical term for a navy.)
Antonyms
army (The land-based branch of a country's military.)
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air force (The branch of a country's military that operates in the air.)
Collocations
join the navy
|navy ship
|navy base
|navy officer
|navy fleet
Themes
military
|transportation
|government
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The navy launched a new aircraft carrier last year.
- She served in the navy for ten years.
- The country's navy is one of the largest in the world.
- He decided to join the navy right after high school.
Learner examples
- My brother works in the navy.
- The navy has many big ships.
- She joined the navy after school.
- The navy protects the country from the sea.
Noun
A2
property
2
A dark blue color
A very dark blue color, like the clothes sailors wear.
Usage pattern:
[something] is navy
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'navy' as a color with 'navy blue'; both are acceptable, but 'navy' alone can also mean the military force.
Synonyms
navy blue (A common alternative name for the same color.)
Antonyms
light blue (A much paler shade of blue.)
Collocations
navy suit
|navy dress
|navy blue
|in navy
Themes
colors
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- He wore a navy suit to the interview.
- The walls were painted navy to create a cozy feel.
- Her handbag is a beautiful shade of navy.
Learner examples
- Her jacket is navy.
- I like navy clothes.
- The car is navy in color.
Grammar
Dictionary form
navy
IPA
GB/nˈeɪvi/
US/nˈeɪvi/
Syllables & stress
navy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (navy)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: navy
- Plural: navies
Word family
Forms
navies
noun
Core family
naval
adjective B2
Expressions
join the navy
1/d͡ʒˈɔɪn ðə nˈeɪvi/
fixed phrase
Become part of a naval force
To start working in a country's sea-based military.
Examples
- After graduation, he decided to join the navy.
- Her father joined the navy when he was eighteen.
navy blue
1/nˈeɪvi blˈu/
fixed phrase
Very dark blue color
A very dark blue color.
Examples
- She wore a navy blue coat to the party.
- The room was decorated in shades of navy blue.