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Auxiliary

noun
/ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/
Word Frequency: 5.9

Definitions

1.nounA person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
2.nounA sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
3.noun(grammar) An auxiliary verb.
4.nounA marching band colorguard.
5.adjectiveHelping; giving assistance or support.
"auxiliary troops"
6.adjectiveSupplementary or subsidiary.
7.adjectiveHeld in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
8.adjectiveOf a ship, having both sails and an engine.
9.adjective(grammar) Relating to an auxiliary verb.

Synonyms

motorsaileraccessoryancillaryadjuvantsupportivesubsidiaryappurtenantaidesupplementalsupplementaryadjunctsecondary

Rhymes With

familiar efamiliar he
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