assistance (n.)

  1. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance; rescue party went to their aid; offered his help in unloading

    [ Syn: aid , assist , help ]

  2. a resource; visual aids in teaching

    [ Syn: aid , help ]

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