SUBORDINATES
(adj., noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Subordinates.
Subordinates - as an adjective
Subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
Example: "A subordinate kingdom"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
insubordinate(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
Example: "A subordinate (or dependent) clause functions as a noun or adjective or adverb within a sentence"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dependentSubordinates - as a noun
An assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foot soldiersubsidiaryunderlingHypernyms (Closely Related)
assistanthelphelpersupporterHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Subordinates - as a verb
Rank or order as less important or consider of less value
Example: "Art is sometimes subordinated to science in these schools"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gradeorderplacerangerankrateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
Example: "Our wishes have to be subordinated to that of our ruler"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subdueExample Sentences
"The manager delegated some tasks to her subordinates."
"He took credit for the work done by his subordinates."
"The subordinates were expected to follow the orders of their superior."
"The CEO ensured that there was open communication between him and his subordinates."
"In the military, it is crucial for subordinates to obey their commanding officers."
Word Game Points
Is SUBORDINATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, subordinates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBORDINATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is SUBORDINATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, subordinates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBORDINATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
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Valid WordSUBORDINATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.