commander
Meaning
A commander is a person in authority who leads and directs a group, especially in a military context.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "commander" with "command," which refers to the act of giving orders rather than the person who gives them.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
commander
stood
at
the
front
of
the
room
and
calmly
explained
the
plan
to
everyone
.
She
spoke
clearly
so
that
each
member
would
understand
their
role
during
the
practice
.
The
team
listened
and
asked
a
few
practical
questions
before
they
started
.
Even
though
the
weather
outside
was
cold
,
the
commander
stayed
focused
and
gave
simple
instructions
.
After
the
exercise
,
the
group
talked
about
what
went
well
and
what
they
could
improve
next
time
.
Common Phrases
military commander
naval commander
field commander
Synonyms
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