assistant

Pronunciation: US [ə'sɪstənt] UK [ə'sɪst(ə)nt]

n.Assistant; Assistant; Teaching Assistant (studying abroad students teaching their own language)
adj.Assistant; Deputy
WebThe salesman; Auxiliary; Shop assistant

Synonyms

n.	1. somebody who works to somebody else' s instructions, often in a paid capacity 2. somebody who serves in a shop 3. someone whose job is to help another person in their work, for example by doing the easier parts of it
adj.	1. subordinate to or helping another person 2. serving to help or be useful 3. used as part of a title for someone whose job is to help someone who is in charge of doing something