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subordinate
1. adjective
a) Placed in a lower class, rank, or position.

In the sentence, “The barbecue finished before John arrived”, the subordinate clause “before John arrived” specifies the time of the main clause, “The barbecue finished”.

b) Submissive to or controlled by authority.
Syn: lesser, dependent
Ant: superior, superordinate, insubordinate, independent, main
2. noun
One that is subordinate.
Syn: underling, report, understrapper, junior, inferior
Ant: superior, manager, supervisor, insubordinate
3. verb
a) To make subservient.
b) To treat as of less value or importance.
Syn: denigrate

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