Troops

Synonyms of troops

• forces
• soldiers
• military personnel

Antonyms of troops

• civilians
• enemies
• noncombatants

Collocations of troops

deployed troops

Frequency: 80 %

The president announced that more troops would be deployed to the region.

troops on the ground

Frequency: 70 %

The situation required troops on the ground to maintain order.

troops in combat

Frequency: 65 %

The troops in combat showed great bravery and determination.

troops stationed abroad

Frequency: 60 %

The troops stationed abroad faced unique challenges in their mission.

troops in formation

Frequency: 50 %

The troops in formation marched in perfect unison.

Idiomatic Expressions for troops

• Phrase: boots on the ground
  Meaning: refers to military personnel physically present in a conflict zone
  Usage: The general decided to send more boots on the ground to secure the area.