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associate vs underling

underling vs associate

associate and underling both are nouns.

associate is an adjective but underling is not an adjective.

associate is a verb but underling is not a verb.

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

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