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assistant

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Synonyms and Antonyms of assistant

a person who helps a more skilled person

the chief assistant to the director

Synonyms of assistant

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

Words Related to assistant

attendant, servant

auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling

employee (also employe), hand, help, hireling, laborer, worker

man Friday, right hand

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