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associate vs subsidiary

subsidiary vs associate

associate and subsidiary both are nouns.

associate and subsidiary both are adjectives.

associate is a verb but subsidiary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
associate Yes Yes Yes No
subsidiary Yes Yes No No
As nouns, subsidiary is a hypernym of associate; that is, subsidiary is a word with a broader meaning than associate:
  • associate: a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
  • subsidiary: an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Other hypernyms of associate include foot soldier, subordinate, underling.
associate (noun) subsidiary (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies a company that is completely controlled by another company
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
associate (adjective) subsidiary (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status functioning in a supporting capacity
associate (verb) subsidiary (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between associate and subsidiary

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