| Main Entry: | assistant |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper |
Synonyms: |
abettor, accessory, accomplice, adherent, adjunct, aide, ally, appointee, apprentice, associate, attendant, auxiliary, backer, backup*, coadjutant, coadjutor, collaborator, colleague, companion, confederate, cooperator, deputy, fellow worker, flunky, follower, friend, gofer, help, helpmate, mate, partner, patron, peon*, representative, right-hand person, secretary, subordinate, supporter, temp, temporary worker |
| Main Entry: | accessory |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person peripherally involved in illegal activity |
Synonyms: |
abettor, accomplice, aid, aide, assistant, associate, co-conspirator, colleague, confederate, conspirator, helper, insider, partner, plant*, ringer, shill, stall*, subordinate |
| Main Entry: | accomplice |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper, especially in committing a crime |
Synonyms: |
abettor, accessory, aid, aide, ally, assistant, associate, co-conspirator, collaborator, colleague, confederate, conspirator, insider, partner, plant*, stall* |
Antonyms: |
adversary, enemy, opponent |
| Main Entry: | acolyte |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | attendant, usually in a church |
Synonyms: |
aid, assistant, follower, helper |
| Main Entry: | acting |
| Part of Speech: | adjective |
| Definition: | substituting in a role |
Synonyms: |
ad interim, adjutant, alternate, assistant, delegated, deputy, interim, pro tem, pro tempore, provisional, surrogate, temporary |
Antonyms: |
permanent |
| Main Entry: | agent |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person representing an organization or person in business |
Synonyms: |
abettor, actor, advocate, ambassador, assignee, assistant, attorney, broker, commissioner, delegate, deputy, doer, emissary, envoy, executor, factor, factotum, functionary, go-between, handler, intermediary, lawyer, mediary, middleperson, minister, mover, negotiator, officer, operative, operator, principal, proctor, promoter, proxy, representative, salesperson, servant, steward, substitute, surrogate, ten percenter, worker |
| Main Entry: | aid/aide |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who helps |
Synonyms: |
abettor, adjutant, aide-de-camp, assistant, attendant, coadjutant, coadjutor, crew, crewman, deputy, helper, lieutenant, second, supporter |
| Main Entry: | associate |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | colleague |
Synonyms: |
accessory, accomplice, affiliate, aid, ally, assistant, auxiliary, branch, buddy, chum, clubber, co-worker, cohort, collaborator, companion, compatriot, comrade, confederate, consort, cooperator, crony, fellow, friend, helper, joiner, kissing cousin, mate, offshoot, one of the folks, pal, pard, partner, peer, playmate, sidekick |
Antonyms: |
antagonist, competitor, enemy, foe, opponent, rival, stranger |
| Main Entry: | attendant |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who serves others |
Synonyms: |
aide, alarm clock, assistant, auxiliary, baby sitter, bird dog, chaperon, companion, custodian, domestic, escort, follower, guide, helper, lackey, nurse, orderly, secretary, servant, understudy, usher, waitperson |
Antonyms: |
boss, manager |
| Main Entry: | auxiliary |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | helper |
Synonyms: |
accessory, accomplice, adjutant, ally, assistant, associate, companion, confederate, crutch, partner, reserve, subordinate, supporter |