Cadet

Pronunciation: /kəˈdɛt/

Definitions of cadet

noun A young trainee in a particular profession or activity

Example Sentences

A1 The cadet is learning how to march in formation.

A2 The cadet passed the basic training course with flying colors.

B1 The cadet aspires to become an officer in the military.

B2 The cadet demonstrated exceptional leadership skills during the field exercise.

C1 The cadet was promoted to a higher rank after years of dedicated service.

C2 The cadet's strategic thinking and tactical expertise were instrumental in the success of the mission.

Examples of cadet in a Sentence

formal The cadet completed his training at the military academy with flying colors.

informal Hey, did you hear about the new cadet joining our squad?

slang That cadet is a total rockstar on the field!

figurative She was a cadet in the school of hard knocks, learning valuable lessons along the way.

Grammatical Forms of cadet

• plural: cadets
• comparative: more cadet
• superlative: most cadet
• present tense: cadet
• future tense: will cadet
• perfect tense: have cadet
• continuous tense: is cadeting
• singular: cadet
• positive degree: cadet
• infinitive: to cadet
• gerund: cadeting
• participle: cadeted

Origin and Evolution of cadet

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'cadet' originated from the French word 'cadet', which means younger or junior.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the younger son of a noble family who would not inherit the family estate, the term 'cadet' evolved to denote a trainee or student in a military academy or a junior officer in the armed forces.