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admiral (Noun)

An admiral is a high-ranking officer in the navy, typically the highest rank, responsible for commanding a fleet or a group of ships. It is also used as a formal title before a person's name to denote their authority and status within maritime military forces.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an **AD**miral as the **AD**ult in charge of the ships. He is the **A**ll-**D**irecting leader of the fleet.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'General' for a naval leader. → Using 'Admiral' for a naval leader.

Capitalizing 'admiral' in the middle of a sentence without a name. → The admiral spoke to the crew.

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