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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Parts
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adjective |
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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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minor |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
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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. |
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| derivations: |
subordinative (adj.), subordinately (adv.), subordination (n.) |
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