Paratroops

Synonyms of paratroops

• parachutists
• airborne troops
• sky soldiers

Antonyms of paratroops

• infantry
• ground troops
• foot soldiers

Collocations of paratroops

paratroops landed

Frequency: 70 %

The paratroops landed behind enemy lines.

paratroops jumped

Frequency: 60 %

The paratroops jumped out of the plane with precision.

paratroops deployed

Frequency: 55 %

The paratroops were deployed to the front lines.

paratroops equipped

Frequency: 50 %

The paratroops were equipped with the latest gear for the operation.

paratroops trained

Frequency: 45 %

The paratroops trained rigorously for their mission.

Idiomatic Expressions for paratroops

• Phrase: paratroops hit the ground running
  Meaning: to act quickly and decisively upon landing
  Usage: The paratroops hit the ground running and secured the area within minutes of landing.