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- parts of speech:
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- features:
- Word Parts
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adjective |
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bor
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niht
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| definition: |
lower in rank or importance; secondary.
A corporal is subordinate to a colonel.- synonyms:
- inferior, lesser, lower, secondary
- antonyms:
- primary, prime, senior, superior
- similar words:
- associate, junior, under
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minor, side |
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noun |
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bor
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niht
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| definition: |
one who is lower in rank, or under the control of another.
As a captain, he is the general's subordinate.- antonyms:
- superior
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verb |
| pronunciation: |
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bor
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neIt
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| inflections: |
subordinates, subordinating, subordinated |
| definition: |
to put in a position of lesser rank or importance; make less important than (often followed by "to").
He subordinates his work to his family life. |
| related words: |
control |
| derivations: |
subordinative (adj.), subordinately (adv.), subordination (n.) |
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