Deputy and Subordinate

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Deputy

Deputy noun - A person who helps a more skilled person.

Usage example: a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks

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Subordinate is a synonym for deputy in assistant topic. In some cases you can use "Subordinate" instead a noun "Deputy", when it comes to topics like substitute, second in command.

Nearby Words: deputed, deputize, deputise, deputation, deputizing

Subordinate

Subordinate noun - One who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another.

Usage example: subordinates do most of the actual creation of the famous designer's clothing designs

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Deputy is a synonym for subordinate in junior topic. You can use "Deputy" instead a noun "Subordinate", if it concerns topics such as person that serves another.

Nearby Words: subordination, subordinating, subordinated

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fellow	fellow deputy	fellow subordinate
good	good deputy	good subordinate
female	female deputy	female subordinate
loyal	loyal deputy	loyal subordinate
Other adjectives: evil, treacherous, young, secret, idealistic, political, former, random, dimwitted.

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