Assistant synonyms and antonyms
ə-sĭs'tənt
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Designating or of any of the noncombat ships, as tankers or tenders, that form the service fleet of a navy
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
A fellow worker in the same profession; associate
A person who collaborates
An assistant
The definition of subsidiary is something that gives support, something that is secondary in importance or an organizational group that is in a lower organizational position.
A person who is acquiring a trade, craft, or skill under specified conditions, usually as a member of a labor union
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One that can always be relied on, as in an emergency.
An elastic, girdlelike device worn to support the back, abdomen, etc.
Auxiliary or accessory:
The definition of an aide is a person who does certain things for another person that makes that person's job easier or more efficient.
A junior member of a law firm who typically works on salary and does not share in the ownership, profits, or decision-making of the firm.
A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
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A supporter, as of a cause or individual:
(U.S. Mil.) A title used in addressing a first lieutenant or second lieutenant
Tending to contribute to a result
Present in a minor amount, and not essential.
help (related)
Giving or able to give help or support
A gear or part of a machine that is given motion by another part, esp. the last driven part
The definition of a partner is a person who takes part in an activity or business with others or one of two people who are in a relationship.
Alternative spelling of second-in-command.
A member of the US House of Representatives or of the lower house of a state legislature.
One who will receive property pursuant to a power of appointment. See also power of appointment.
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One that supports, protects, or champions someone or something, such as an institution, event, or cause; a sponsor or benefactor:
One who cooperates; an associate.
Added or connected in a subordinate or auxiliary capacity:
manager (related)
A managerial or leading position in certain non-profit organizations, such as political parties, trade unions, international organizations.
The definition of a mate is a significant other or spouse, part of a matched pair or a friend or buddy.
A person with whom one works in the same workplace
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A supporter or advocate. [Late 16th century.]
(Idiomatic) Any assistance, help or aid.
A person who supports or gives help, as to a protégé or undertaking; patron; sponsor
One that is allied with another, especially by treaty:
The definition of attendant is a person who performs a service for another.
A person in a subordinate position; inferior: usually contemptuous or disparaging
rival (antonym)
A person who tries to get or do the same thing as another, or to equal or surpass another; competitor
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An assistant.
A second helping of something to eat
Accompanying or existing in a subordinate, corroborative, or indirect relationship
The definition of supportive is someone or something who provides emotional help and encouragement.
(Ecclesiastical) A subordinate bishop designated as an assistant and usually as a successor to the bishop of a given diocese.
assistants (related)
assitant (related)
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consultant (related)
asst (related)
technician (related)
book-keeper (related)
supervisor (related)
A person or group of persons assigned to protect someone from harm
An officer in the army, navy, etc. serving as assistant to a superior
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A person, group, nation, or state united with another or others for a common purpose; ally; associate
A person who is marginalized and oppressed by the dominant culture, especially in a colonial context.
(Countable) One who is subordinate.
The definition of an accomplice is a person who helps another person do something wrong or illegal.
A trusted assistant (male)
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A right-hand man
A girl Friday.
A fawning, servile follower; a lickspittle.
A person with very minor or menial tasks
The definition of a sidekick is a close companion, partner or friend.
Any person who acts as an underling or puppet of another
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antagonist (antonym)
The main character or force opposing the protagonist in a literary work or drama.
A substance added to a drug to aid its action, specif. in increasing immune response
The act or result of helping; assistance:
confrere
A colleague or fellow, especially a professional one
A commitment or agreement, especially when sealed by a handshake; one's word:
senior (related)
advisor (related)
gofer
An employee who runs errands in addition to performing regular duties.
Find another word for assistant. In this page you can discover 80 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for assistant, like: auxiliary, deputy, colleague, collaborator, adjutant, subsidiary, apprentice, standby, supporter, ancillary and aide.
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