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Sense: Noun: person of lower rank
Synonyms:
underling, junior Collocations, inferior, assistant Collocations, aide, aid Collocations, deputy Collocations, second in command, second fiddle , second string , lackey, henchman, minion
Antonyms:
superior Collocations, senior Collocations, captain Collocations, manager Collocations, director Collocations, commander Collocations, leader Collocations, boss Collocations, foreman Collocations, head Collocations, president Collocations, big cheese , bigwig , top brass
Sense: Adjective: lower in rank or importance
Synonyms:
inferior, junior Collocations, lower in rank, lesser Collocations, less Collocations, minor Collocations, secondary, lower Collocations, smaller
Antonyms:
superior Collocations, higher, excellent Collocations, senior Collocations, distinguished, major Collocations, first-class, higher in rank, equal to