Translation
lieutenant
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Word origin
From tenere ('to hold'), as the officer who 'holds' the captain's place.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tenere
- English cognates
- tenant, tenure
Grammar
Examples
' .
The lieutenant gave the order to attack.
promossa .
She was promoted to the rank of lieutenant.
riunirono .
The lieutenants gathered before the battle.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 7, lesson 8: Words 661-670.