assistant

as-sis-tant · noun, adjective

imported

Definitions

noun, adjective

  1. 1.

    A person who helps someone in their work.

  2. 2.

    Holding a subordinate or auxiliary position.

  3. 3.

    A person who serves customers in a store.

  4. 4.

    A software application that performs tasks or provides information.

Forms

plural: assistants

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    personal assistant (PA) — someone who handles administrative tasks for an individual
  • •
    teaching assistant (TA) — a student who helps a professor
  • •
    virtual assistant — software that performs tasks based on voice commands

Related words

Antonyms: boss, manager, supervisor
See also: assist, assistance, assistants, helper
Synonyms: aide, deputy, helper

Etymology

From Latin assistens, present participle of assistere ("to stand by"), with the suffix "-ant."