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subordinate vs helper

helper vs subordinate

subordinate and helper both are nouns.

subordinate is an adjective but helper is not an adjective.

subordinate is a verb but helper is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
subordinate Yes Yes Yes No
helper Yes No No No
As nouns, helper is a hypernym of subordinate; that is, helper is a word with a broader meaning than subordinate:
  • subordinate: an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  • helper: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of subordinate include assistant, help, supporter.
subordinate (noun) helper (noun)
a word that is more specific than a given word a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
subordinate (adjective) helper (adjective)
lower in rank or importance
subject or submissive to authority or the control of another
(of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence
subordinate (verb) helper (verb)
make subordinate, dependent, or subservient
rank or order as less important or consider of less value
Difference between subordinate and helper

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