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subordinate to
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to be in a lower or less important position than someone or something else.

Meanings

to be in a lower or less important position than someone or something else.

In the company hierarchy, the manager is subordinate to the director.

Synonyms

inferior tosubject tounder

Antonyms

superior toabovedominant over

to be controlled or influenced by something more powerful.

The needs of the individual are often subordinate to the needs of the group.

Synonyms

dependent ongoverned byruled by

Antonyms

independent ofunaffected byfree from

to consider something less important than something else.

He subordinated his personal desires to the demands of his job.

Synonyms

sacrifice foryield todefer to

Antonyms

prioritizevalue overemphasize

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:54