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The correct spelling is auxiliary.
How to pronounce auxiliary
noun
IPA: /ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/
Say it like: Aux-ilia-ree
The correct spelling is auxiliary. A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner. For example: "auxiliary troops"
Usage Examples
“auxiliary troops”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
- 2.A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
- 3.(grammar) An auxiliary verb.
- 4.A marching band colorguard.
adjective
- 1.Helping; giving assistance or support.
- 2.Supplementary or subsidiary.
- 3.Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
- 4.Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
- 5.(grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.
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