assistant

/əˈsɪstənt/
noun
  1. A person who helps someone else, especially in a job or task.
    • The manager hired a new assistant to help with paperwork.
    • She worked as a dental assistant for five years.
    • My assistant schedules all my meetings and appointments.
  2. A device or software that helps perform tasks automatically.
    • The voice assistant on my phone can play music and answer questions.
    • Many homes now have a smart assistant that controls the lights.
    • I asked my virtual assistant to set a reminder for tomorrow.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Holding a position that is below the main person in charge; helping or supporting.
    • The assistant coach helped train the new players.
    • He was promoted to assistant manager after a year of hard work.
    • She works as an assistant editor at the publishing company.
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