CEFR B1

deputy

noun

Meaning

A person who is chosen to assist or act in the place of another, especially a subordinate official.

Examples

The sheriff appointed a deputy to help with law enforcement in the county.
She served as deputy director of the organization for five years.

Synonyms: assistant, representative, substitute, lieutenant

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deputy (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpjʊti/

Definition

A person who is chosen to assist or act in the place of another, especially a subordinate official.

Examples

The sheriff appointed a deputy to help with law enforcement in the county.
She served as deputy director of the organization for five years.
The minister's deputy handled the negotiations while the minister was abroad.

How to Use deputy

deputy of (prepositional phrase): Someone who assists or acts in place of a specific person or role. — "He served as the deputy of the department head."
deputy to (prepositional phrase): Someone who assists or acts in place of a specific person or role. — "She was appointed deputy to the ambassador."

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