echelons
The word “echelons” has 3 syllables: ech-e-lons.
It's pronounced as /ˈɛʃ.əˌlɒnz/.
What is synonym and antonym for echelons?
In the thesaurus, “echelons” has 11 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for echelons along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for echelons
- food chain
- hierarchy
- levels
- pecking order
- places
- positions
- power structure
- ranking
- rankings
- ranks
- social structure
Meanings of echelons
- noun
- A level or rank in an organization, profession, or society.
- A line of riders seeking maximum drafting in a crosswind, resulting in a diagonal line across the road.
- A formation of troops, ships, etc., in diagonal parallel rows.
Example Sentences
- The lower echelons of the organization handle day-to-day operations.
- As you climb the career ladder, you encounter different echelons of responsibility.
- The company's success depends on the collaboration of all echelons within its structure.
- In military strategy, troops are often deployed across multiple echelons to achieve tactical advantage.
- Innovation can originate from various echelons of society, not just the elite.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms or another words to echelons, such as: food chain, hierarchy, levels, pecking order, places, positions, power structure.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.