Synonyms for second-in-command

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deputy · lieutenant

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Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   Somebody ranking next below a commander.

Related words

Other spellings

second in command

Example sentences

• deputy Ziri was a sheriff's deputy back in the 1980s.
• lieutenant Lieutenant, my patience is shorter than my sword.

By length

6 letters

deputy³

10 letters

lieutenant³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deputy³ = 3 syllables).