VETERAN
MEANING 1: (n.) a person who has had long service in the armed forces
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- He had some interesting stories to tell as he was a World War II veteran.
- He is a veteran of the Vietnam War.
MEANING 2: (n.) someone who has had experience and practice for a long time in any activity or skill
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- As a veteran of office politics nobody could afford to upset her.
- He is a veteran in reporting about cricket and has immense knowledge and experience about the game.
MEANING 3: (adj.) having been involved and have experience in the same activity for a long period of time
EXAMPLE SENTENCES:
- A veteran actor knows the value of improvisation in a scene.
- The veteran journalist handled the agitated studio audience to the best of her skills.
SYNONYMS: Doyen, Stager, Warhorse, Old-timer
ANTONYMS: Beginner, Novice, Recruit
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