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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Actors, filmmakers say, increasingly arrive on set with a dozen-strong entourage -- including makeup artists, hairdressers, stylists, gym trainers and assistants -- all billed to production.

From Barron's

Mr. Wilson was a deputy assistant at the Treasury Department, 1986-89.

From The Wall Street Journal

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.

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

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

From Barron's

assistant

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