/lefˈtenənt/ ES
/luːˈtenənt/ MX
Meaning
An officer in the army or the police who is just below a captain.
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Word origin
From French lieu tenant, meaning place holding: the officer who holds the place of a higher one. Britain says the first part like "lef".
- Origin
- French
- Root
- lieu tenant
Grammar
Examples
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A lieutenant is an officer who can tell others what to do.
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To be made a lieutenant is to be given that rank.
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"Lieutenants" is the plural, meaning more than one.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 2: lieutenant, village, planet and 7 more words.