Synonyms for

Auxiliary

Verb / ɑ:ˈgzɪljɜ:i: / / ɑ:ˈgzɪli:eri: / Another word for auxiliary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

providing supplementary or additional help and support

Synonyms & similar words

ancillary supplemental adjuvant aide adjunct supplementary subsidiary accessory appurtenant supplementary additional extra ancillary supporting backup secondary spare subsidiary complementary accessory appurtenant collateral incident subordinate supportive assistive helping aiding contributing

Synonyms by register

Formal

subsidiary ancillary supplementary additional

Informal

extra backup support helper

Literary

attendant concomitant

Antonyms

primary main essential principal chief vital fundamental

Common collocations

  • auxiliary services
  • auxiliary staff
  • auxiliary power
  • auxiliary verb
  • auxiliary equipment
  • auxiliary function
  • auxiliary engine

Word family

noun auxiliary
adjective auxiliary

Usage note

Often used to describe something that provides support or assistance to a primary system or function. Can also refer to a verb form used with another verb.

Example sentences

  1. The auxiliary generator kicked in when the power went out.
  2. The auxiliary police officers helped direct traffic during the parade.
  3. The auxiliary nurse helped the doctor in the emergency room.
  4. The auxiliary cable allowed me to play music from my phone in the car.
  5. The auxiliary fuel tank gave the airplane extra range.

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  • Necessity is the mother of taking chances. - Mark Twain
  • We are all of us resigned to death: it's life we aren't resigned to. - Graham Greene
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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