assistant
word
/əˈsɪstənt/
uh-SIS-tuhnt
/ɐsˈɪstənt/
uh-SIS-tuhnt
Definition
An assistant is a person who helps someone with their work, tasks, or daily needs. It can also refer to a job title for someone in a supporting role.
Usage & Nuances
Common in job titles: 'sales assistant', 'teaching assistant', 'personal assistant'. 'Assistant' usually suggests a supporting role, while 'helper' is more general and less often a formal title. In modern use, it can also refer to digital tools like a 'virtual assistant'.
Spanish: asistente - ayudantePortuguese (BR): assistente - auxiliarPortuguese (PT): assistente - auxiliarChinese (Simplified): 助理 - 助手Chinese (Traditional): 助理 - 助手Hindi: सहायक - सहायक कर्मचारीArabic: مساعدBengali: সহকারী - অ্যাসিস্ট্যান্ট (পদবী)Russian: ассистент - помощникJapanese: アシスタント - 助手Vietnamese: trợ lý - phụ táKorean: 조수 - 어시스턴트Turkish: asistan - yardımcıUrdu: معاون - اسسٹنٹIndonesian: asisten - pembantu
Example Sentences
She works as a shop assistant.
basic
The teacher asked her assistant to hand out the papers.
basic
My assistant helps me answer emails.
basic
I'll ask my assistant to set up a meeting for next week.
natural
Her assistant basically keeps the whole office running.
natural
I use a virtual assistant to manage my calendar.
natural