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English adjective: auxiliary

1. auxiliary functioning in a supporting capacity


SamplesThe main library and its auxiliary branches.


Synonymssubsidiary, supplemental, supplementary


Similarsecondary


Antonymsprimary

2. auxiliary furnishing added support


SamplesAn ancillary pump.
An adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism.
The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other.


Synonymsaccessory, adjunct, adjuvant, ancillary, appurtenant


Similarsupportive


Antonymsunsupportive


English noun: auxiliary

1. auxiliary (person) someone who acts as assistant


Synonymsaide


Broader (hypernym)assistant, help, helper, supporter


Narrower (hyponym)nurse's aide, nursing aide









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