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SUBORDINATE WORD

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Subordinate Word.

Subordinate Word - as a noun

A word that is more specific than a given word

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hyponym20subordinate14

Example Sentences

"The subordinate word 'because' clarifies the reason for his absence."
"In the sentence 'I will go to the park if it stops raining,' 'if' is a subordinate word."
"'Whether' is a subordinate word used to introduce a question."
"The subordinate word 'although' suggests a contrast in the sentence."
"'Since' can act as a subordinate word to indicate a cause or reason."
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