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assistant

The correct spelling is assistant.

How to pronounce assistant

/əˈsɪstənt/
noun

IPA: /əˈsɪstənt/

Say it like: Ass-ist-ant

The correct spelling is assistant. Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness. For example: "an assistant surgeon"

Usage Examples

an assistant surgeon

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Someone who is present; a bystander, a witness.
  2. 2.A person who assists or helps someone else.
  3. 3.Sales assistant.
  4. 4.A software tool that provides assistance in some task, a wizard program.

adjective

  1. 1.Having a subordinate or auxiliary position.
  2. 2.Helping; lending aid or support; auxiliary.

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