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Antonyms for assistant
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : uh-sis-tuhnt |
Phonetic Transcription : əˈsɪs tənt |
Definition of assistant
Origin :- mid-15c., assistent "one who helps or aids another," from Middle French assistent, adjective and noun, properly present participle of assister (see assist (v.)).
- noun helper
- The assistant said I needed him, but, to the best of my recollection, he kneaded me.
- Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1. No. 20, August 13, 1870 » by Various
- He helped me secure the position of assistant in English, and here I am.
- Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
- The day assistant happened on the report, and was quite scandalized.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- The night assistant, who dreamed sometimes of fire, stood nervously by.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- The night assistant sent coffee down to them, and they drank it.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- "Ask Ullmer to bring his betting sheet," the Steward said to an assistant.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The Assistant Commissioner of Police had really some qualifications for his post.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- For the Assistant Commissioner was not constitutionally inclined to levity.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- The Assistant Commissioner interrupted the apprentice statesman.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- The Assistant Commissioner had stood up also, slender and flexible.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
Synonyms for assistant
- abettor
- accessory
- accomplice
- adherent
- adjunct
- aide
- ally
- appointee
- apprentice
- associate
- attendant
- auxiliary
- backer
- backup
- coadjutant
- coadjutor
- collaborator
- colleague
- companion
- confederate
- cooperator
- deputy
- fellow worker
- flunky
- follower
- friend
- gofer
- help
- helpmate
- mate
- partner
- patron
- peon
- representative
- right-hand person
- secretary
- subordinate
- supporter
- temp
- temporary worker
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