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assistant

noun as·sis·tant \-tənt\

: a person who helps someone; especially : a person whose job is to help another person to do work

: a person whose job is to help the customers in a store

Full Definition of ASSISTANT

:  a person who assists :  helper; also :  a person holding an assistantship
— assistant adjective
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First Known Use of ASSISTANT

15th century

Related to ASSISTANT

Synonyms
adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, helper, coadjutor, deputy, helpmate, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick

Rhymes with ASSISTANT

consistent, existent, insistent, persistent, resistant, subsistent
ASSISTANT Defined for Kids

1assistant

adjective as·sis·tant \ə-ˈsi-stənt\

Definition of ASSISTANT for Kids

:  acting as a helper to another <an assistant manager>

2assistant

noun

Definition of ASSISTANT for Kids

:  a person who assists another

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8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. assistant
  2. assistant professor
  3. administrative assistant
  4. curate's assistant
  5. personal digital assistant
  6. physician assistant
  7. physician's assistant
  8. shop assistant
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