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        as·sis·tant

        assistant

         
         
        pronunciation:
        sIs tnt
        part of speech: noun
        definition: a person who gives help, aid, or assistance.
        A doctor depends on assistants while performing an operation.The office assistant answered the telephone.
        synonyms:
        aid, aide, auxiliary, helper
        similar words:
        advocate, attendant, help, patron