assistant (n.)

  1. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work

    [ Syn: helper , help , supporter ]

    assistant (adj.)

  1. of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

    [ Syn: adjunct ]

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