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assistant

[uh-sis-tuhnt] / əˈsɪs tənt /
NOUN
helper
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aide apprentice associate attendant backup colleague companion deputy friend partner representative secretary
STRONG
abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct ally appointee auxiliary backer coadjutor collaborator confederate cooperator flunky follower gofer help helpmate mate patron peon subordinate supporter temp
WEAK
coadjutant fellow worker right-hand person squire temporary worker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist boss detractor enemy foe manager opponent stranger
STRONG
adversary leader

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Stokes didn't turn over his arm on Friday with assistant coach Jeetan Patel saying he was "knackered" after a stoic 83 with the bat.

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According to the investigation, a Malaysian man served as storekeeper and assistant chemist, with two other locals acting as his trusted aides.

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Stokes didn't turn his arm on Friday with assistant coach Jeetan Patel saying he was "knackered" after a stoic 83 with the bat.

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He excelled academically and served as a teaching assistant.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is no assistant secretary of state for European and Eurasian affairs.

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