Synonyms of auxiliary

Noun


1. aide, auxiliary, assistant, helper, help, supporter

usage: someone who acts as assistant

Adjective


1. auxiliary, subsidiary, supplemental, supplementary, secondary (vs. primary)

usage: functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches"

2. accessory, adjunct, ancillary, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliary, supportive (vs. unsupportive)

usage: furnishing added support; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxiliary to each other"

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Definition and meaning of auxiliary (Dictionary)