second lieutenant

ˈsɛkənd luːˈtɛnənt

Definition

Definition of second lieutenant - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

militarylowest commissioned officer rank in the army or air force

He was promoted to second lieutenant after training.
The second lieutenant led the patrol through the valley.
Several second lieutenants attended the officer briefing yesterday.

subaltern

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with second

second honeymoon

second vacation taken by a married couple

They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.

second thought

reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision

After a second thought, he decided not to go.

hot second

very short period of time

I'll be back in a hot second.

second city

city ranking second in population or importance

Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.

hang on a second

intj.

ask someone to wait briefly before continuing

Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.

just a second

short, unspecified period of time

I'll be with you in just a second.

Expressions with lieutenant

lieutenant governor

state representative second to a governor

The lieutenant governor attended the meeting in the governor's absence.

lieutenant colonel

army officer ranking below colonel and above major

The lieutenant colonel led the battalion into the field.

police lieutenant

police officer ranking below a captain

The police lieutenant directed the traffic at the accident scene..

first lieutenant

second lowest commissioned officer rank in US military

He was promoted to first lieutenant last year.

lieutenant general

military officer ranking above major general and below general

The lieutenant general commanded the division with great expertise..

lieutenant commander

naval officer ranking above lieutenant and below commander

The lieutenant commander took charge of the ship's operations.

flag lieutenant

naval officer serving as an aide to a flag officer

The flag lieutenant prepared the admiral's daily schedule..

Terms with second lieutenant included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

army officer

rank

member of the army with a rank of second lieutenant or above

military officer

military

armed forces member with rank of second lieutenant or higher

1LT

abbr.

abr: First Lieutenant

military officer rank above second lieutenant

butter bar

military

second lieutenant in the US Army

View all translations of second lieutenant

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:sous-lieutenant, ...
German:Leutnant, ...
Italian:tenente, ...
Spanish:alférez, ...
Portuguese:segundo-tenente, ...
Chinese:少尉, ...
Japanese:少尉, ...
Arabic:مُلَازِم, ...
Hebrew:סְגַן, ...
Russian:младший лейтенант, ...
Ukrainian:молодший лейтенант, ...
Hindi:दूसरा लेफ्टिनेंट, ...
Bengali:সেকেন্ড লেফটেন্যান্ট, ...
Catalan:alferes, ...
Czech:podporučík, ...
Danish:sekondløjtnant, ...
Dutch:tweede luitenant, ...
Greek:ανθυπολοχαγός, ...
Hungarian:hadnagy, ...
Khmer:អនុសេនីយ៍ទោ, ...
Korean:소위, ...
Persian:ستوان دوم, ...
Polish:podporucznik, ...
Portuguese (BR):segundo-tenente, ...
Romanian:sublocotenent, ...
Swedish:fänrik, ...
Thai:ร้อยตรี, ...
Turkish:asteğmen, ...
Vietnamese:thiếu úy, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.