noun

assistant

uh-SIHS-tuhnt

noun

A person who helps someone else with their work.

"Her assistant scheduled all of her meetings."

adj

Holding a supporting or secondary role beneath a more senior position.

"He was recently promoted to assistant manager."

How to Use Assistant

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who helps another person do their job, or a job title that ranks just below the main role.

Common pairings

personal assistant assistant manager teaching assistant

assistants plural

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From Middle French assistant, from "assister" ("to assist"), ultimately from Latin assistere.

distant resistant