lieutenant
Translation
lieutenant
Examples
He was promoted to lieutenant.
He was promoted to lieutenant.
The lieutenant gave the order.
The lieutenant gave the order.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) lieutenant - He is a lieutenant in the army.
Similar Words
Synonyms: officer, deputy, second-in-command
Etymology
From French 'lieu' (place) + 'tenant' (holding). Literally a 'placeholder' for a superior officer.
Memory Tips
The US pronunciation sounds like 'loo-tenant'. The British pronunciation is different: 'left-tenant'.