Private (Noun)
Meaning
An enlisted man of the lowest rank in the Army or Marines; "our prisoner was just a private and knew nothing of value".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The commanding officer addressed the young private, fresh out of boot camp, with strict orders to report to the barracks immediately.
- As a low-ranking private, his duties were mostly menial tasks assigned by his superiors.
- The general treated every soldier, from private to colonel, with equal respect and kindness.
- The prisoner of war, a mere private, was unaware of the crucial plans the enemy sought to uncover.
- Within months, the once awkward private rose through the ranks due to exceptional leadership and dedication.