subordinate

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Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

One who is subordinate.

Synonyms
inferior junior report underling understrapper
Antonyms
boss commander leader manager superior supervisor
Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To make subservient.

2 Definition

To treat as of less value or importance.

Synonyms
belittle denigrate
3 Definition

To make of lower priority in order of payment in bankruptcy.

Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.

Synonyms
lesser
Antonyms
superior superordinate
2 Definition

Submissive or inferior to, or controlled by authority.

Antonyms
insubordinate
3 Definition

(grammar, of a clause) dependent on and either modifying or complementing the main clause

Synonyms
dependent
Antonyms
independent main
Example Sentences
  • In the sentence “The barbecue finished before John arrived”, the subordinate clause “before John arrived” specifies the time of the main clause, “The barbecue finished”.
4 Definition

Descending in a regular series.