brigade
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /brɪˈɡeɪd/
KK: /brɪˈɡeɪd/
noun
Definition
A group of people organized for a specific task or purpose, often used in a military context to refer to a unit of soldiers.
Example
The fire brigade quickly arrived to put out the flames.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new brigade that just formed in town?
Yeah, I saw that! They're organizing some community events.
I think it's great that a brigade is stepping up to help.
Absolutely! It's nice to see people coming together for a good cause.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unit
group
corps
Antonyms
individual
solitary
disband
transitive verb
Definition
To organize or group people or things into a brigade, which is a military unit.
Example
The general decided to brigade the soldiers for the upcoming mission.
Tense Forms
Past: brigaded
Past Participle: brigaded
Conversation
Have you heard about the new community event they're planning?
Yeah, I heard they're going to brigade volunteers for it.
That's great! I want to join and help out if they need more people.
Root Explanation
Brigade → It originates from the French word 'brigade', which is derived from 'brigare' (meaning to assemble or to group). The term refers to a group of soldiers organized for a specific purpose.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'group' ('brigade') that is 'assembled' for a specific task, like soldiers coming together to form a unit.
Visually Confused Words
bride
subbrigade
bigarade