subordinate

US /səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/
UK /səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/
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lower in rank or position

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He holds a subordinate position in the company.
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The subordinate clauses add extra information to the main sentence.
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superiordominant
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a person lower in rank or position

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He treats his subordinates with respect.
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The manager delegated tasks to his subordinates.
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juniorassistantdeputyaideunderling
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treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else

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He tends to subordinate his own needs to those of his family.
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The artist chose to subordinate the background details to highlight the main subject.
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prioritize lessdemoterelegatedowngrade
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subordinate clause