noun
Uncommon
commando
kuh-MAHN-doh
Commando (noun) means a soldier trained for fast, aggressive raids, often as part of a small specialized unit. Example: “A team of commandos parachuted behind enemy lines under cover of darkness.”
noun
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A soldier trained for fast, aggressive raids, often as part of a small specialized unit.
"A team of commandos parachuted behind enemy lines under cover of darkness."
How to use commando
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA soldier or unit trained for quick, hard-hitting military raids.
Common pairings
commando unit
commando raid
go commando (slang, unrelated meaning: to wear no underwear)
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Word forms
- Plural
- commandos, commandoes
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Etymology
From Afrikaans kommando, tracing back through Portuguese comando to Latin commendare.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for commando
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What does “commando” mean?
The word “commando” means a soldier trained for fast, aggressive raids, often as part of a small specialized unit. In plain terms, a soldier or unit trained for quick, hard-hitting military raids.
How do you pronounce “commando”?
“Commando” is pronounced kuh-MAHN-doh (/kəˈmændoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “commando” in a sentence?
Here is “commando” used in a sentence: “A team of commandos parachuted behind enemy lines under cover of darkness.”
What part of speech is “commando”?
“Commando” is a noun.
Where does the word “commando” come from?
The word “commando” comes from Latin. From Afrikaans kommando, tracing back through Portuguese comando to Latin commendare.
Is “commando” a common word?
“Commando” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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