English adjective: auxiliary | |||
1. | auxiliary functioning in a supporting capacity | ||
Samples | The main library and its auxiliary branches. | ||
Synonyms | subsidiary, supplemental, supplementary | ||
Similar | secondary | ||
Antonyms | primary | ||
2. | auxiliary furnishing added support | ||
Samples | An ancillary pump. An adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism. The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other. | ||
Synonyms | accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, ancillary, appurtenant | ||
Similar | supportive | ||
Antonyms | unsupportive | ||
English noun: auxiliary | |||
1. | auxiliary (person) someone who acts as assistant | ||
Synonyms | aide | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assistant, help, helper, supporter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | nurse's aide, nursing aide | ||