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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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Army lieutenant colonel and Green Beret who served in Vietnam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

David, whose name I’ve changed because he is still serving, is a lieutenant colonel and physician in the Army Reserve.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Although his experience in the military informed the types of roles Tolkan would play — Army office, Air Force commander, police lieutenant, attorney — his work as an actor was his passion.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Connor Roberts had been a significant lieutenant for Bellamy having previously worked with him at Burnley but has been out for a year.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

By June, William was a first lieutenant with the Army’s military intelligence unit.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield