lieutenant Sentence Examples

  1. The lieutenant led his platoon into battle with unwavering determination.
  2. The commanding officer promoted her to lieutenant for her exceptional leadership skills.
  3. The lieutenant coordinated the search and rescue operation with precision.
  4. The young lieutenant showed great promise as a rising star in the military.
  5. The captain relied heavily on his lieutenant's advice and support.
  6. The lieutenant's quick thinking prevented a potential catastrophe.
  7. The lieutenant's words inspired his troops to fight with courage and honor.
  8. The seasoned lieutenant had witnessed countless battles and knew the horrors of war.
  9. The lieutenant was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in combat.
  10. The retired lieutenant shared his wartime experiences with eager young recruits.

lieutenant Meaning

Wordnet

lieutenant (n)

a commissioned military officer

an officer in a police force

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

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

Webster

lieutenant (n.)

An officer who supplies the place of a superior in his absence; a representative of, or substitute for, another in the performance of any duty.

A commissioned officer in the army, next below a captain.

A commissioned officer in the British navy, in rank next below a commander.

A commissioned officer in the United States navy, in rank next below a lieutenant commander.

FAQs About the word lieutenant

a commissioned military officer, an officer in a police force, an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent, an officer holding a commissioned ran

apprentice, aid, adjutant,assistant, aide, deputy, servant, adjunct, helpmate, helper

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The lieutenant led his platoon into battle with unwavering determination.

The commanding officer promoted her to lieutenant for her exceptional leadership skills.

The lieutenant coordinated the search and rescue operation with precision.

The young lieutenant showed great promise as a rising star in the military.