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subordinate

IPA: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

KK: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/

adjective

Definition: Relating to something that is lower in rank or importance compared to something else.

Example: In the company, the subordinate staff members report to the managers.

noun

Definition: A person who has a lower rank or position than someone else in an organization or group.

Example: In the meeting, the manager asked his subordinate to present the report.

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone or something less important or to place them in a lower position compared to others.

Example: In the new organization, the manager decided to subordinate some tasks to junior staff.

subprincipal

IPA: //sʌbˈprɪnsɪpəl//

KK: /sʌbˈprɪnsəpəl/

noun

Definition: A person who assists the principal in a school or educational institution, often taking on some of the principal's responsibilities.

Example: The subprincipal organized the school event while the principal was away.

subprofessional

IPA: //sʌbprəˈfɛʃənl//

KK: /sʌbprəˈfɛʃənl/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone or something that operates at a level lower than a professional, but higher than a basic worker, often requiring some level of training or supervision.

Example: The subprofessional staff assisted the doctors in the clinic.

noun

Definition: A person who works in a professional field but does not have the full qualifications or status of a professional.

Example: Many subprofessionals assist licensed professionals in their work.

subspecialist

IPA: //sʌbˈspɛʃəlɪst//

KK: /sʌbˈspɛʃəlɪst/

noun

Definition: A professional who focuses on a specific area within a broader field of expertise.

Example: The subspecialist was called in to provide expert advice on the rare condition.

subspecialize

IPA: /ˌsʌbˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

KK: /sʌbˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To focus on a specific area of a broader field of study or practice, often after completing general training.

Example: After completing her residency, she decided to subspecialize in pediatric cardiology.

substitute

IPA: /ˈsʌb.stɪ.tjuːt/

KK: /ˈsʌb stɪtut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take the place of something or someone else.

Example: In the recipe, you can substitute butter with oil if you prefer.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is used instead of another person or thing.

Example: The teacher had to find a substitute when she was sick.

transitive verb

Definition: To put or use one person or thing in place of another.

Example: You can substitute butter with oil in this recipe.

subtask

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌtæsk/

KK: /sʌbˌtæsk/

noun

Definition: A smaller task that is part of a larger task or project.

Example: I divided the project into several subtasks to make it easier to manage.

succeed

IPA: /səkˈsiːd/

KK: /səkˈsid/

intransitive verb

Definition: To achieve a desired goal or result; to accomplish something successfully.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally succeeded in her career.

transitive verb

Definition: To achieve a desired goal or result, often after effort or struggle.

Example: She worked hard to succeed in her career.

succeeder

IPA: /səkˈsiːdə/

KK: /səkˈsiːdər/

noun

Definition: A person who achieves success or follows someone in a position or role.

Example: After years of hard work, she became a succeeder in her field.

succeeding

IPA: /səˈsiːdɪŋ/

KK: /səˈsiːdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Next in order or sequence; coming after something else.

Example: The succeeding chapters of the book are even more exciting than the first.

verb

Definition: To achieve a desired aim or result, often after effort or struggle.

Example: She is succeeding in her efforts to improve her grades.

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