assistance | ||
1. | [ noun ] the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | |
Synonyms: | help aid assist helping | |
Examples: | : "he gave me an assist with the housework" "could not walk without assistance" "rescue party went to their aid" "offered his help in unloading" |
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Related terms: | activity service support relief boost recourse thanks self-help hand lift financial_aid accommodation facilitation help help help serve | |
2. | [ noun ] a resource | |
Synonyms: | aid help | |
Examples: | : "visual aids in teaching" "economic assistance to depressed areas" |
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Related terms: | resource help help help | |
Similar spelling: |
assistant assisted assistive |