veteran

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈvɛtərən/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈvɛtərən, ˈvɛtrən/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(vetər ən, vetrən)


veteran
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Synonyms:
seasoned, experienced Collocations, exercised, skilled Collocations, versed, hardened, weathered Collocations, inured, steady Collocations, old Collocations, aged, doddery, mature Collocations, wise Collocations
Antonyms:
green Collocations, inexperienced, amateur Collocations, unversed, unskilled, raw Collocations, unproven, young Collocations
Sense: An experienced person
Synonyms:
master Collocations, expert Collocations, one long in service, sourdough, old hand, one of the old guard, old bird, old dog, old timer, elder Collocations, old pro, wise owl
Antonyms:
amateur Collocations, new person, newbie, youngster Collocations, learner, intern Collocations, apprentice Collocations, beginner, novice, fledgling, newcomer, tenderfoot, dabbler, trainee Collocations, greenhorn, rookie (informal), new kid on the block
Sense: An experienced soldier
Synonyms:
ex-soldier, seasoned campaigner, ex-service man, reenlisted man, old soldier, war horse, vet Collocations, ex-G.I, trouper, old campaigner
Antonyms:
new recruit, recruit Collocations, private Collocations


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