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lieutenant

[loo-ten-uhnt, lef-ten-uhnt] / luˈtɛn ənt, lɛfˈtɛn ənt /
NOUN
assistant
Synonyms
STRONG
abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct adjutant aide ally appointee apprentice associate attendant auxiliary backer backup coadjutor collaborator colleague companion confederate cooperator deputy flunky follower friend gofer help helper helpmate mate partner patron peon representative second secretary subordinate supporter temp
WEAK
coadjutant fellow worker right-hand person temporary worker
Antonyms
STRONG
adversary antagonist boss chief detractor enemy foe leader manager opponent opposer stranger superior

Example Sentences

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Marín Chaparro, the lieutenant colonel arrested in the same wave, had also served his sentence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In order to find his brother’s killer, Igor joins the police, where, as a “combat veteran, a scout, with an excellent legal and physical training,” he’s immediately given a badge and the rank of lieutenant.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Guest: Adam Kinzinger, former Republican Congressman for Illinois’s 11th and 16th districts, Jan 6 Committee member, former lieutenant colonel in the Air National Guard.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Future Sark was launched with a presentation at Island Hall, which was attended by the lieutenant governor of Guernsey and an estimated 100 islanders.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I pulled out the teapot, hoping to give a peace offering to the lieutenant.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri