soldier
US /ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ/
UK /ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ/
1.
a person who serves in an army
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The brave soldier fought valiantly in the battle.
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Many young men joined as soldiers during the war.
1.
to continue to do something in a determined way, especially when it is difficult
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We just have to soldier on and finish the project.
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Despite the setbacks, she decided to soldier on.