CEFR B1

subordinate

noun, adjective

Meaning

Having a lower rank, position, or status than someone else; or a person who has a lower rank or position than someone else.

Examples

The captain gave orders to his subordinate officers.
She was tired of being treated as a subordinate.

Synonyms: junior, secondary, underling, lieutenant

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subordinate (B1)

noun, adjective

Pronunciation: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

Definition

Having a lower rank, position, or status than someone else; or a person who has a lower rank or position than someone else.

Examples

The captain gave orders to his subordinate officers.
She was tired of being treated as a subordinate.
All employees are subordinate to the CEO.

How to Use subordinate

subordinate to (prepositional phrase): Having a lower rank or status than someone or something else. — "In this company, all employees are subordinate to the director."

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