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Another word for subordinate

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subordinate

n.

underling, junior, subaltern, assistant, helper, aide; see also assistant.

subordinate Synonyms

subordinate

modif.

inferior, junior, smaller, sub, low, baser, underaverage, insignificant, subnormal, paltry, playing second fiddle, not hold a candle to, not up to snuff, below par, below the mark, unequal to, not comparable to, in the shade, nothing to brag about, at a low ebb, lower, minor, depending on, lower in rank, subject, subservient, being a satellite, submissive, subsidiary, accessory, auxiliary, ancillary; see also secondary 1, under 2, 3.

Antonyms superior*, higher, excellent.

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Another word for subordinate

adjective

Below another in standing or importance:
inferior, junior, lesser, low, lower², minor, minor-league, petty, secondary, small, subaltern, under. (Informal) smalltime. See over
In a position of subordination:
collateral, dependent, subject, subservient. See over, part

noun

One belonging to a lower class or rank:

inferior, junior, secondary, subaltern, underling. See over

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He put on the air of a subordinate who obeys without reasoning.
The authorship of the epistles is in many cases a matter of subordinate importance; at least for Protestants or for those surrendering Bible infallibility, which Rome can hardly do.
I consider myself fortunate to have such a subordinate by me.
Much has been done of late years to make these subordinate standards of reformed doctrine more generally known.
The subordinate standards have been numerous, though marked by striking agreement in the main body of Christian doctrine which they set forth.

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