Assistant meaning

What does “assistant” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“assistant” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

assistant

noun

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
“my invaluable assistant”
“they hired additional help to finish the work”
Synonymshelper help supporter

adjective

of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
Synonymsadjunct

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “assistant”

✦Synonyms for assistant✦Words that rhyme with assistant✦Unscramble ASSISTANT