VETERAN Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word veteran. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for VETERAN
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seasoned | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • aged or processed adjective satellite • rendered competent through trial and experience | ||||||||
old hand | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | ||||||||
adept | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
experienced | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation | ||||||||
expert | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude • of or relating to or requiring special knowledge to be understood | ||||||||
master | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an artist of consummate skill • a person who has general authority over others • a combatant who is able to defeat rivals • directs the work of others • presiding officer of a school • an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution • an authority qualified to teach apprentices • key that secures entrance everywhere adjective satellite • most important element verb • be or become completely proficient or skilled in • get on top of; deal with successfully • have dominance or the power to defeat over • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
pro | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • in favor of (an action or proposal etc.) noun • an athlete who plays for pay • an argument in favor of a proposal adverb • in favor of a proposition, opinion, etc. | ||||||||
proficient | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill adjective satellite • having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude | ||||||||
skilled | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • having or showing or requiring special skill | ||||||||
trained | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form | ||||||||
ex-serviceman | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who has served in the armed forces | ||||||||
old-timer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • an elderly man | ||||||||
oldtimer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • an elderly man | ||||||||
stager | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | ||||||||
vet | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a doctor who practices veterinary medicine • a person who has served in the armed forces verb • work as a veterinarian • examine carefully • provide (a person) with medical care • provide veterinary care for | ||||||||
warhorse | nounn | |||||||
noun • a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service • horse used in war | ||||||||
old stager | nounn | |||||||
noun • an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service | ||||||||
veteran soldier | nounn | |||||||
noun • a serviceman who has seen considerable active service |