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Grade 7
(sub-or-di-nate) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. lower in rank or importance.
noun. a person who works under someone else.

Example Sentence

The freshman was subordinate to the senior.

More Example Sentences

She is the subordinate in this project.

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Rhymes

  • coordinate
  • subordinate
  • coordinate
  • inordinate
  • subordinate

  • insubordinate
  • insubordinate
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