Synonyms for

Assistant

Verb / ʌˈsɪstʌnt / Another word for assistant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Someone who helps another person with their work or job.

Synonyms & similar words

supporter help helper adjunct helper aide supporter associate deputy colleague partner co-worker apprentice intern secretary clerk attendant servant domestic maid butler valet concierge receptionist

Synonyms by register

Formal

aide deputy associate subordinate

Informal

helper right-hand man sidekick gofer

Literary

amenuensis familiar adjutant

Antonyms

leader boss manager supervisor chief principal commander

Common collocations

  • personal assistant
  • executive assistant
  • research assistant
  • teaching assistant
  • virtual assistant
  • office assistant
  • assistant professor
  • assistant manager

Word family

noun assistant
verb assist
adjective assistive

Usage note

While 'assistant' can refer to anyone who helps, it often implies a subordinate role. 'Amanuensis' is a very formal and somewhat archaic term for a literary or scientific assistant.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor's assistant handed him the tools he needed for the surgery.
  2. My mom's assistant helped her organize her schedule.
  3. The teacher's assistant graded the students' papers.
  4. The chef's assistant helped him prepare the food for the restaurant.
  5. The CEO's assistant scheduled all of his meetings.

Quotes

  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it's the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou

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