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

Example Sentences

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Manjula Sood, who was 80, was described as "a dedicated servant to the Leicester community", having also served as assistant mayor and Labour councillor for the Stoneygate ward in the city.

From BBC

They can oversee teams of assistants who do everything from booking travel to managing packing suitcases and making restaurant reservations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Launched in the 1990s amid a wave of hype about personal digital assistants, the Newton was a commercial failure that was canceled after only a few years.

From The Wall Street Journal

As O'Neill's assistant, Robertson helped Wycombe win promotion from the Football Conference and Third Division, and promotion to the top tier with Leicester, as well as the League Cup.

From BBC

While following the play from the corner with my camera, I saw Simeone approaching the assistant referee.

From BBC

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