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lieutenants

The word “lieutenants” has 3 syllables: lieu-ten-ants

It's pronounced as /luːˈten.ənts/

What is synonym and antonym for lieutenants?

In the thesaurus, “lieutenants” has 35 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for lieutenants along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for lieutenants

Antonyms for lieutenants

  • civilians
  • common soldiers
  • enlisted personnel
  • followers
  • inferiors
  • noncommissioned personnel
  • privates
  • recruits
  • subordinates
  • underlings

Meanings of lieutenants

  • noun
    1. The lowest Junior Commissioned Officer rank(s) in many military forces, often Army and Marines.
    2. A person who manages or executes the plans and directives of another, more senior person - i.e. a manager to his director.
    3. The second-in-command (2IC) of a group.

Example Sentences

  • The commanding officer met with the lieutenants to discuss the plan.
  • Several lieutenants participated in the training exercise.
  • The lieutenants coordinated the activities of their teams.
  • Experienced lieutenants helped guide the new recruits.
  • The ceremony honored the achievements of the lieutenants.

On this page you'll find 45 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to lieutenants, such as: adjuncts, adjutants, aides, aides-de-camp, aids, apprentices, assistants.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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