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junior

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of junior

having not so great importance or rank as another
  • junior advisers to the governor
Synonyms of junior

inferior, less, lesser, lower, minor, smaller, subordinate
Words Related to junior

little, mean, small

minute, petty

jerkwater, one-horse, second-class, second-rate, two-bit

associate, auxiliary, secondary, subsidiary
Near Antonyms of junior

choice, exceptional, first-class, first-rate
Antonyms of junior

greater, higher, major, more, primary, prime, senior, superior, superordinate

junior

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of junior

one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another
  • she's his junior in the company
Synonyms of junior

inferior, subordinate, underling
Words Related to junior

attendant, follower, retainer

domestic, menial, steward

flunky (also flunkey), henchman, lackey, minion

adjutant, aid, aide, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, second, second fiddle

helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick
Near Antonyms of junior

boss, captain, chief, foreman, head, headman, helmsman, kingpin, leader, master, taskmaster
Antonyms of junior

senior, superior

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