assistant
əˈsɪstənt
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Noun

1.
workperson who helps another in their work
  • The manager's assistant organized the meeting schedule.
aide helper supporter
2.
technologyTECH.software tool that helps users complete tasksTECH.
  • The virtual assistant set a reminder for my appointment.
aide helper
3.
retailRareUKperson who sells things in a shopRareUK
  • The assistant helped me find the right size.
clerk salesperson shopkeeper

Adjective

1.
supportivehelping or providing support in a role
  • She took on an assistant role in the project.
helping supportive
2.
hierarchyRarehaving a subordinate or auxiliary positionRare
  • He is the assistant manager at the store.
auxiliary subordinate supporting
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Expressions with assistant

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trusted aide who supports a leader
The general's right-hand assistant was crucial during the mission.
providing general support to an actor
The actor's assistant arranged transportation to the set.
person who helps an editor prepare and organize content or material
She started as an assistant editor at a small magazine.
second in command in a business or organization
The assistant manager handled the issue while the manager was away..
main helper or supporter in a task or position
She was appointed as the chief assistant to the director..
person helping a teacher in a classroom
The classroom assistant prepared materials for the science lesson.

Origin of assistant

Latin, ad (to) + sistere (stand)

Terms with assistant included in their meaning

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commerce
assistant in a store
assistant
person who assists the director
theater assistant
person who helps actors with costumes
pool assistant
young man employed at a swimming pool to assist guests
relationship
person considered a close assistant
work
trusted assistant in work or tasks
second lead
chief assistant providing significant support
trusted assistant
woman who is the most helpful and reliable assistant to someone

Examples of assistant in a sentence

  • Her assistant managed all her appointments efficiently.
  • The assistant suggested a new recipe for dinner.
  • I use the assistant to track my daily steps.
  • The assistant greeted customers with a smile.
  • I asked the assistant for help with my purchase.
  • He was given an assistant position to aid the manager.

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  1. French:assistant, d'assistance, ...
  2. German:Assistent, unterstützend, ...
  3. Italian:assistente, ausiliario, ...
  4. Spanish:asistente, auxiliar, ...
  5. Portuguese:assistente, auxiliar, ...
  6. Chinese:助理, 助理的, ...
  7. Japanese:アシスタント, 補助的な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُساعِد, مُعَاوِن, ...
  9. Hebrew:עוֹזֵר, מְסַיֵּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:ассистент, вспомогательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:асистент, допоміжний, ...
  12. Hindi:सहायक, सहयोगी, ...
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