Second-in-command
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Second-in-command is a noun meaning Somebody ranking next below a commander.
Meaning
Somebody ranking next below a commander.
More Meanings
- Someone ranking next below the person in charge.
Example Sentences
Allan was first William Buddicom's and then Trevithick's second-in-command, at Edge Hill and at Crewe successively, for the period of 13½ years from February, 1840, to September, 1853, when he left Crewe to become Superintendent of the Scottish Central Railway.
Synonyms for second-in-command
Depending on context, synonyms include deputy, lieutenant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include assistant, deputy, second, latter, subcommander, undercommander.
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