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soldiering

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The work of a soldier; military action.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

present participle and gerund of soldier

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

the evasion of work or duty

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: shirking, slacking, goofing off, goldbricking

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: evasion, escape, dodging

4

noun

Meaning 4

skills that are required for the life of soldier

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: soldiership

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: skill, accomplishment, acquirement, acquisition, attainment

History

Etymology

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