assistant

Having a job that involves helping someone in a higher position.

• She is the assistant manager.
• They appointed a new assistant coach.
• Our assistant editor checks every article.

Similar words: deputy, junior

Common phrases: assistant manager, assistant director, assistant professor, assistant coach

A person whose job is to help someone else with their work.

• My assistant will call you.
• The shop assistant helped me choose a coat.
• We hired two assistants last month.

Similar words: helper, aide

Common phrases: personal assistant, shop assistant, research assistant, hire an assistant