assistance

as-sis-tance · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The action of helping someone or the help given.

  2. 2.

    Support or aid provided by an organization or government.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    be of assistance — to help someone
  • •
    come to someone's assistance — to help someone in need
  • •
    financial assistance — monetary help or support
  • •
    technical assistance — expert help with technical matters

Related words

Antonyms: hindrance, obstruction
See also: aid, assist, assistant, help
Synonyms: aid, cooperation, help, support

Etymology

From Old French assistance, from Latin assistere ("to stand by"), with the noun suffix "-ance."