subordinate
Describes someone or something that is lower in rank, status, or importance than another. It is frequently used to define positions within a hierarchy or to describe secondary elements in a structure, such as a sentence or an organization.
例文
3 / 5In many traditional companies, personal needs are often subordinate to the needs of the corporation.
In many old-fashioned businesses, personal requirements are considered less important than company goals.
The director insisted that all subordinate officers submit their reports by Friday evening.
The person in charge demanded that all lower-ranking officials hand in their documents by the end of the week.
I'm sick of my social life being subordinate to my stressful 60-hour work week.
I am tired of my time with friends being less important than my difficult job.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'sub' (meaning under, like a submarine) that follows 'orders' (rank). It describes being under the orders of another.
クイックテスト
In the company's hierarchy, the assistant manager is ______ to the general manager.
正解！
正解は： subordinate
例文
In many traditional companies, personal needs are often subordinate to the needs of the corporation.
everydayIn many old-fashioned businesses, personal requirements are considered less important than company goals.
The director insisted that all subordinate officers submit their reports by Friday evening.
formalThe person in charge demanded that all lower-ranking officials hand in their documents by the end of the week.
I'm sick of my social life being subordinate to my stressful 60-hour work week.
informalI am tired of my time with friends being less important than my difficult job.
A complex sentence consists of at least one main clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
academicA complicated sentence has one primary part and one or more dependent parts that cannot stand alone.
The manager delegated the administrative tasks to her subordinate staff to focus on strategy.
businessThe leader gave the paperwork to her lower-level employees so she could focus on long-term planning.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
subordinate to
lower in importance compared to something else
in a subordinate capacity
working in a lower-level role
treat as subordinate
to act as if someone or something is of lesser value
よく混同される語
Subordinate refers to objective rank or importance, whereas subservient implies a submissive or overly obedient attitude.
Coordinate refers to things of equal rank, while subordinate refers to things of lower rank.
使い方のコツ
When used as an adjective or noun, the final syllable is pronounced with a short /ət/ sound. When used as a verb, it is pronounced with a long /eɪt/ sound.
よくある間違い
Learners often forget that 'subordinate' can be followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating what the subject is lower than.
覚え方のコツ
Think of a 'sub' (meaning under, like a submarine) that follows 'orders' (rank). It describes being under the orders of another.
語源
From the Late Latin 'subordinatus', meaning 'placed in a lower order'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In many Western corporate structures, 'subordinate' is often replaced by 'direct report' or 'team member' to sound more inclusive and less hierarchical.
クイックテスト
In the company's hierarchy, the assistant manager is ______ to the general manager.
正解！
正解は： subordinate
関連語彙
関連単語
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
at
A1A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.
but
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.
his
A1This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.
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