LIEUTENANT
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Lieutenant.
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Lieutenant - as a noun
A commissioned military officer
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
commissioned military officerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deputyHypernyms (Closely Related)
assistanthelphelpersupporterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An officer holding a commissioned rank in the united states navy or the united states coast guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
Lieutenant - as an adjective
A military grade that is junior to the grade the adjective modifies: lieutenant colonel, lieutenant general, lieutenant commander.
Example Sentences
"The lieutenant gave orders to the soldiers."
"My brother is training to become a lieutenant in the navy."
"The lieutenant led the troops into battle."
"The police lieutenant was responsible for solving the case."
"The lieutenant reported directly to the captain."
Word Game Points
Is LIEUTENANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lieutenant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LIEUTENANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is LIEUTENANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lieutenant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLIEUTENANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is LIEUTENANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lieutenant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLIEUTENANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
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