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lieutenant

/lɛfˈtɛnənt/

/luˈtɛnənt/

Translations

lieutenantnoun

lieutenants

/lɛfˈtɛnənt/

/luˈtɛnənt/

The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers.

Лейтенант отдал приказы солдатам.

Additional translations

Synonyms

lieutenantadjective

/lɛfˈtɛnənt/

/luːˈtɛnənt/

Used only attributively (e.g., "lieutenant governor"); non-gradable.

Synonyms

lieutenantnoun

A rank in the military or naval forces, typically below a captain.

The lieutenant led his platoon with confidence during the mission.

A deputy or substitute acting for a superior.

As the manager's lieutenant, she was responsible for overseeing the team in his absence.

lieutenantadjective

Relating to or characteristic of the rank or position of a lieutenant.

Only lieutenant officers were invited to the strategy briefing.