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lieutenant (noun)

A commissioned officer rank in the military or police force, typically ranking below a captain. It also refers to a person who acts as a main assistant or deputy to a higher-ranking official.

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Think of 'LIEU' (in place of) + 'TEN' (ten soldiers) + 'ANT' (a hard worker). A lieutenant is a hard worker leading ten...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Spelling it 'leutenant'. → lieutenant

Pronouncing it 'loo-tenant' in the UK military. → lef-tenant

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