subsidiary vs helper

helper vs subsidiary

subsidiary and helper both are nouns.

subsidiary is an adjective but helper is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
subsidiary	Yes	Yes	No	No
helper	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, helper is a hypernym of subsidiary; that is, helper is a word with a broader meaning than subsidiary:

subsidiary: 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 subsidiary include assistant, help, supporter.

subsidiary (noun)	helper (noun)
a company that is completely controlled by another company	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

subsidiary (adjective)	helper (adjective)
functioning in a supporting capacity

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