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AUXILIARY Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word auxiliary. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word auxiliary. (close relations)
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accessory
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

• a supplementary component that improves capability

• someone who helps another person commit a crime

adjective satellite

• aiding and abetting in a crime

• furnishing added support

supplementary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

• added to complete or make up a deficiency

additional
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• further or added

assistant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

adjective satellite

• of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

backup
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device

• the act of providing approval and support

extra
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• a minor actor in crowd scenes

• an additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

• something additional of the same kind

adverb

• unusually or exceptionally

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

• added to a regular schedule

• further or added

helper
nounn
noun

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)

secondary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

noun

• the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen

• coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil

adjective satellite

• inferior in rank or status

• depending on or incidental to what is original or primary

• not of major importance

• belonging to a lower class or rank

subordinate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• lower in rank or importance

• subject or submissive to authority or the control of another

• (of a clause) unable to stand alone syntactically as a complete sentence

noun

• an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

• a word that is more specific than a given word

verb

• rank or order as less important or consider of less value

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

supporting
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

adjective satellite

• furnishing support and encouragement

• capable of bearing a structural load

aiding
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• improve the condition of

assisting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

• work for, or be a servant to

ancillary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

adjunct
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something added to another thing but not an essential part of it

• a person who is an assistant or subordinate to another

• a construction that can be used to extend the meaning of a word or phrase but is not one of the main constituents of a sentence

adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

• of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another

adjuvant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment

adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

• enhancing the action of a medical treatment

aide
nounn
noun

• an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

• someone who acts as assistant

appurtenant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• furnishing added support

subsidiary
nounn
noun

• an assistant subject to the authority or control of another

• a company that is completely controlled by another company

adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

supplemental
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• functioning in a supporting capacity

• added to complete or make up a deficiency

Best Hypernyms For AUXILIARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for auxiliary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
assistant help helper supporter

Alternatives for ACCESSORY

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