lieutenant

Phonetic Respelling: [ loo-ten-uhnt; in British use, except in the navy, lef-ten-uhnt ]

Definition:

n. a commissioned officer ranking between lieutenant junior grade and lieutenant commander; an official who acts for a higher official

Sentence:

He was promoted to lieutenant. OR His lieutenant will attend in his place.

More example sentences:

He was promoted to lieutenant. OR His lieutenant will attend in his place.

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His lieutenant will attend in his place.

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What did British lieutenant Morris give his word to Caroline's Papa that he would do?

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What was the name of the Confederate lieutenant that T.J. killed?

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Before his retirement they will brevet him to a lieutenant commander.

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My uncle was promoted to lieutenant.

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What terrible news did British, lieutenant Morris, bring to Caroline, her cousins, and her Papa?

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What does Uncle Drum tell the lieutenant about Mason?

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Synonyms:

officer; aide; assistant; deputy

Antonyms:

private

Lieutenant rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • pennant
  • tenant
  • tennant
  • tennent