Deputy

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpjʊti/

Definitions of deputy

noun a person appointed to act as a substitute for another, typically in a specific role or office

Example Sentences

A1 The deputy helped the teacher in the classroom.

A2 The deputy sheriff was responsible for maintaining order in the small town.

B1 The deputy manager will be in charge of the project while the manager is on leave.

B2 The deputy mayor made an official announcement regarding the new city park.

C1 The deputy director of the company oversees all operations and strategic planning.

C2 The deputy prime minister represented the country at the international summit.

Examples of deputy in a Sentence

formal The deputy mayor presided over the city council meeting in the absence of the mayor.

informal The deputy sheriff is in charge while the sheriff is on vacation.

slang I heard the deputy is the one who calls the shots around here.

figurative She is like the deputy of the group, always stepping up to take charge when needed.

Grammatical Forms of deputy

• past tense: deputized
• plural: deputies
• comparative: more deputy
• superlative: most deputy
• present tense: deputizes
• future tense: will deputize
• perfect tense: has deputized
• continuous tense: is deputizing
• singular: deputy
• positive degree: deputy
• infinitive: to deputize
• gerund: deputizing
• participle: deputized

Origin and Evolution of deputy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deputy' originated from the Old French word 'depute' which came from the Latin word 'deputare' meaning 'to assign'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of assigning someone to act on behalf of another, the word 'deputy' has evolved to refer to a person appointed to act as a substitute for another in a specific role or position, such as a deputy sheriff or deputy mayor.