auxiliary

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/ɔːkˈsɪli.əɹi/ English

Definitions

noun

A person or group that acts in an auxiliary manner.
A sailing vessel equipped with an engine.
(grammar) An auxiliary verb.
A marching band colorguard.

adjective

Helping; giving assistance or support.“auxiliary troops”
Supplementary or subsidiary.
Held in reserve for exceptional circumstances.
Of a ship, having both sails and an engine.

Related words

Synonyms

motorsailer accessory ancillary adjuvant supportive subsidiary appurtenant aide supplemental supplementary adjunct secondary assistance aid helper supporting aux

Associated

titular consecration participle verbs auxiliaries verb archdiocese bishop minesweeper consecrated cruiser inversion

Rhymes

familiar e familiar he

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