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assistant

noun

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, mate, sidekick

Words Related to assistant

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

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