Pronunciation

/əˈsɪstənt/

Definitions

Noun

• A person who helps or supports another person, often in a professional or administrative capacity.
• An assistant is someone who works alongside a principal or manager, performing tasks and assisting with decision-making.
• In a personal context, it can refer to a child’s helper or a spouse who assists with household chores.

Verb

• To provide help or support to someone, often in their work or daily activities.
• To act as an assistant to someone else, particularly in a professional setting.

Adjective

• Describing someone who is helpful or supportive, or a role that involves assistance.

Phrases

• “Act as an assistant to the manager”
• “The main office assistant schedules appointments.”
• “She is my personal assistant, handling all my correspondence.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “My assistant organized my schedule for the week.”
• Verb: “The assistant helped the professor grade the exams.”
• Adjective: “The efficient assistant streamlined the workflow.”

Synonyms

• Assistantship
• Supporter
• Sidekick
• Helper
• Collaborator
• Backup
• Aide
• Partner in work
• Delegate
• Understudy