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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
part of speech: |
adjective |
pronunciation: |
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bor
d
niht
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definition 1: |
lower in rank or authority.
The workers are subordinate to the supervisor.- synonyms:
- secondary
- antonyms:
- primary, senior
- similar words:
- junior
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definition 2: |
the name of a certain type of clause in grammar. A subordinate clause is a clause in a sentence that is not the main clause. In the sentence "If it rains, we won't go," the subordinate clause is "if it rains." The main clause is "we won't go."
- similar words:
- relative
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related words: |
minor |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
s
bor
d
niht
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definition: |
a person who is lower in rank or under the control of another.
The officer gave an order to her subordinates. |
derivations: |
subordinative (adj.), subordinately (adv.), subordination (n.) |
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