Synonyms for

Assistants

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

Definition

Assistants are people who help other people with their work or tasks.

Synonyms & similar words

helper assistant supporter help aide helper assistant associate colleague companion deputy partner supporter accomplice ally backer co-worker helper adjunct apprentice attendant coadjutor collaborator

Synonyms by register

Formal

aides associates deputies subordinates

Informal

helpers support right-hand men go-fers

Literary

lieutenants acolytes confidants

Antonyms

leaders supervisors bosses masters principals commanders

Common collocations

  • personal assistants
  • administrative assistants
  • teaching assistants
  • research assistants
  • executive assistants
  • virtual assistants
  • key assistants

Word family

noun assistant
verb assist
adjective assistant
adverb assistingly

Usage note

The term 'assistants' generally refers to individuals who provide support or help to someone in a higher position. It can sometimes imply a subordinate role, though this is not always the case.

Example sentences

  1. The assistants cleaned up after the party.
  2. The assistants helped the chef prepare the food.
  3. The assistants carried the professor's books to his office.
  4. The assistants organized the files in alphabetical order.
  5. The assistants greeted the guests at the hotel.

Quotes

  • The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The assistants are the backbone of the company.
  • An assistant is someone who helps make the impossible possible.

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