Assistant
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A person who helps or supports someone in their work or duties, or a device that aids in performing tasks. The term emphasises supportive and facilitating roles.
“The executive assistant managed schedules, coordinated meetings, and handled correspondence efficiently.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/əˈsɪstənt/
Syllables
as·sis·tant
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Triple-S and three instances of A are highly distinctive
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10 points; useful for incorporating multiple common letters
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