Definitions

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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Lieutenant Samuel Frost, an Officer Commanding, said Freeman would be "sorely missed, rightfully commemorated, and never forgotten".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Lieutenant Deirdre Vickers said the department does not comment on pending litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Lieutenant Commander Rob Andrews, who was at RAF Valley as a trainee while William was stationed there, said: "I know he's got an affinity with this place."

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“Former Lieutenant Governor Fairfax was recently served some paperwork associated with an upcoming court proceeding that apparently led to this incident last night,” Davis told reporters.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

He made a vague report to Lieutenant Dana: Two suspicious strangers visited his cousin’s farm seeking medical attention.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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