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auxiliary

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. 1.A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
  2. 2.A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
  3. 3.(grammar) An auxiliary verb.
  4. 4.A marching band colorguard.

adjective

  1. 1.Helping; giving assistance or support.
  2. 2.Supplementary or subsidiary.
  3. 3.Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
  4. 4.Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.
  5. 5.(grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.

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