SUBORDINATE
(adj., noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Subordinate.
Subordinate - as an adjective
Lower in rank or importance
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
low-levelAntonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dominant11Subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
Example: "A subordinate kingdom"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insubordinate16(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
Example: "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependent13Subordinate - as a noun
An assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foot soldiersubsidiary16underling11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assistant9help9helper11supporter13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Subordinate - as a verb
Rank or order as less important or consider of less value
Example: "Art is sometimes subordinated to science in these schools"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grade7order6place9range6rank8rate4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Example: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subdue9Example Sentences
"He is a loyal subordinate and always follows orders."
"The manager discussed the new project with her subordinates."
"The subordinate reported to his superior about the completed tasks."
"The subordinates expressed their concerns during the team meeting."
"The CEO delegates tasks to his subordinates."
Word Game Points
Is SUBORDINATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subordinate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBORDINATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SUBORDINATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subordinate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBORDINATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SUBORDINATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, subordinate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBORDINATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
