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noun

auxiliary

CEFR B1

someone who acts as assistant

In a sentence

Three example sentences with auxiliary, each labelled with its topic.

  • The ward hired an auxiliary for night shifts to fetch linens and sit with patients while the nurses handled charts.

    Medicine

  • Each Roman legion traveled with an auxiliary who carried water, dug ditches, and never stood in the front rank.

    History

  • The head chef promoted a dishwasher to auxiliary, trusting the newcomer to prep vegetables and plate desserts on busy nights.

    Cooking

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