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| as·sis·tant [ ə sístənt ] |
noun (plural as·sis·tants) |
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helper: somebody who works to somebody else's instructions, often in a paid capacity
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1. helping: subordinate to or helping another person
 an assistant teacher
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2. helpful: serving to help or be useful
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assistant, helper, deputy, aide
CORE MEANING: somebody who helps another person in carrying out a task
assistant somebody who works to somebody else's instructions, often in a paid capacity;
Each supervisor usually works with an assistant.
She was appointed assistant to the Director of Education.
helper somebody who helps with something, often in an informal or voluntary capacity;
volunteer helpers
He had a helper in the shape of his daughter, Celestine.
deputy an assistant who is authorized to act in a superior's place;
decided to appoint a deputy to take over some tasks
a committee headed by a chairperson with three deputies with different responsibilities
aide an assistant to somebody in public office or to somebody providing a professional service, who may also offer advice;
a teacher's aide
a close aide to the President |
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