navy
gb/nˈeɪvi/ us/nˈeɪvi/
A2
Inglês
~ 3500
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
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.
Padrão de uso:
the navy of [a country]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'navy' with 'army' or 'marines'; 'navy' specifically refers to sea-based forces.
Sinônimos
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.)
Antônimos
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.)
Colocações
join the navy
|navy ship
|navy base
|navy officer
|navy fleet
Temas
military
|transportation
|government
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- 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.
Substantivo
A2
property
2
A dark blue color
A very dark blue color, like the clothes sailors wear.
Padrão de uso:
[something] is navy
Erro comum:
Learners may confuse 'navy' as a color with 'navy blue'; both are acceptable, but 'navy' alone can also mean the military force.
Sinônimos
navy blue (A common alternative name for the same color.)
Antônimos
light blue (A much paler shade of blue.)
Colocações
navy suit
|navy dress
|navy blue
|in navy
Temas
colors
|fashion
|clothing
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para estudantes
- Her jacket is navy.
- I like navy clothes.
- The car is navy in color.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
navy
AFI
GB/nˈeɪvi/
US/nˈeɪvi/
Sílabas e tonicidade
navy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (navy)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: navy
- Plural: navies
Família de palavras
Forms
navies
noun
Core family
naval
adjective B2
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- She wore a navy blue coat to the party.
- The room was decorated in shades of navy blue.