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Meaning of auxiliary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

auxiliary

Pronunciation:/ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi//ɔɡˈzɪliɛɹi/

noun

Definitions

  1. A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.

  2. A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.

  3. (grammar) An auxiliary verb.

  4. A marching band colorguard.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Helping; giving assistance or support.

    Example: auxiliary troops

    Synonyms:accessoryancillary

  2. Supplementary or subsidiary.

  3. Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.

  4. Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/auxiliary

Related words

adjuvantsupportivesubsidiaryancillaryappurtenantaidesupplementalsupplementary