Presiding and Subordinate

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Presiding adjective - Highest in rank or authority.

Usage example: a senator who is the presiding member of the armed services committee

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Subordinate is an antonym for presiding.

Nearby Words: president, preside, presided

Subordinate adjective - Having not so great importance or rank as another.

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Presiding is an antonym for subordinate.

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