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| 1. | [ noun ] (work) a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose | |
| Synonyms: | help helper supporter | |
| Examples: | "my invaluable assistant" "they hired additional help to finish the work" |
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| Related terms: | worker secretary model subordinate attendant aide acolyte accomplice deputy instrument powder_monkey right-hand_man facilitator sidesman hatchet_man prompter girl_Friday event_planner coadjutor labor_coach water_boy whipper-in manikin dresser dental_assistant underboss paraprofessional help support assist | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another | |
| Synonyms: | adjunct | |
| Related terms: | subordinate | |
| Similar spelling: |
assist assistance assisted assistive |
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