1. lieutenant
noun. ['luːˈtɛnənt'] a commissioned military officer.
Synonyms
- first lieutenant
- second lieutenant
- 2nd lieutenant
- commissioned military officer
- 1st lieutenant
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Words that Rhyme with Lieutenant Governor
Example sentences of the word lieutenant-governor
1. Noun Phrase
Other than filing fees, the procedure is identical if you're running for the lieutenant governor position.
2. Noun Phrase
Samuel Adams served Massachusetts in drafting its state constitution and was elected lieutenant governor in 1789.
2. lieutenant
noun. ['luːˈtɛnənt'] an officer in a police force.
Synonyms
- peace officer
- law officer
- police lieutenant
Antonyms
- bad person
- dominant
3. lieutenant
noun. ['luːˈtɛnənt'] an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.
Synonyms
- deputy
- second-in-command
- supporter
- helper
- assistant
- vice-regent
- vicar-general
Antonyms
- inactivity
- disservice
- worsen
- act
4. lieutenant
noun. ['luːˈtɛnənt'] 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.
5. governor
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnɝ'] the head of a state government.
Synonyms
- proconsul
- viceroy
- nawab
- bey
- military governor
- eparch
- governor general
- satrap
- vicereine
- politician
Antonyms
- unrestraint
- indiscipline
- intemperance
- unskillfulness
Etymology
- govenour (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gouvreneur (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. governor
noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnɝ'] a control that maintains a steady speed in a machine (as by controlling the supply of fuel).
Synonyms
- control
- regulator
- flywheel
- controller
Antonyms
- husband
- follower
- inactivity
- derestrict
Etymology
- govenour (Middle English (1100-1500))
- gouvreneur (Old French (842-ca. 1400))