veteran

[vet-er-uhn, ve-truhn] / ˈvɛt ər ən, ˈvɛ trən /

ADJECTIVE

experienced, seasoned

Synonyms

STRONGEST

old-time skilled trained

STRONG

adept expert old pro steady versed vet wise

WEAK

battle-scarred been around disciplined exercised from way back hardened inured knows one's stuff long-serving long-time not born yesterday of the old school practical practiced proficient sophisticated up to speed weathered wise to ways worldly

Antonyms

STRONG

unskilled

WEAK

amateur green inexperienced

NOUN

person with much experience; particularly in war

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expert pro vet

STRONG

GI old-timer sourdough trouper war-horse

WEAK

old guard old hand old pro old salt old soldier shellback

Antonyms

WEAK

rookie

Example Sentences

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Some financial advisers and veterans worry the good times won’t last.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier in November, veteran MMA referee Herb Dean said officials will look to more regularly enforce point deductions for eye pokes after the Aspinall incident.

From BBC

But a puncture on Hadjar's car gave Alonso one of those places back and seventh is still a strong result for the veteran Spaniard in his car.

From BBC

Unemployed WWI veterans marched on Washington in 1932 to demand bonuses, only to have their encampments dispersed with tanks and tear gas.

From The Wall Street Journal

Swinney, a veteran in the independence movement, has been doing the rounds of the media and talking up what a bond could mean for the cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

veteran

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