assistant

as·sis·tant

noun \-tənt\

Definition of ASSISTANT

: a person who assists : helper; also : a person holding an assistantship

— assistant adjective

Examples of ASSISTANT

1. an assistant to the college president
2. an assistant to the store manager
3. a wealthy executive who has a personal assistant

First Known Use of ASSISTANT

15th century

Related to ASSISTANT

Synonyms: adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, helper, coadjutor, deputy, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

Related Words: attendant, handmaiden (also handmaid), maid, maidservant, scullion, servant; auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling; employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker; gal Friday, girl Friday; man Friday, right hand; aide-de-camp

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Rhymes with ASSISTANT

consistent, existent, insistent, persistent, resistant, subsistent