B1nounworkbusiness
US/əˈsɪs.tənt/
UK/əˈsɪs.tənt/
a person whose job is to help someone more senior with their work
In context
My assistant will send you the meeting agenda this afternoon.
She started as a sales assistant and became a manager in three years.
The store assistant showed us where to find the printer ink.
Words that go with assistant
adjective + noun
- personal assistantThe director's personal assistant manages her calendar.
- administrative assistantWe are hiring an administrative assistant for the front desk.
- executive assistantPlease contact the executive assistant to book the conference room.
noun + noun
- assistant managerHe was promoted to assistant manager last spring.
- sales assistantThe sales assistant helped me choose a laptop.
- teaching assistantThe teaching assistant graded the first set of essays.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is my assistance.Correct: She is my assistant.