Assistant meaning in English

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Definition

an assistant: a helper, an aid, a secretary noun
a shop assistant: a sales person, someone who works in a shop noun

UK: I employ an assistant to help me with my research.
US: Spencer is a shop assistant for a big department store.

Examples

  • "Assistant to Mr. Delavigne"
  • "So assistant, what do we do today?"
  • "Communications assistant"
  • "If you have any urgent inquiries during my expedition in the Himalayas, please contact my special assistant, Brian Jones."
  • "Assistant : You put your plant in the oven?"
  • "Shop assistant : Huh?"
  • "Shop assistant : Hello there sir!"
  • "If it's ok, I prefer assistant."
  • "In my place, Bruno's "special assistant" Brian Jones will be showing him the offices, and introducing him to the staff individually."
  • "I'm his "special assistant", for special missions."
  • "It's Brian Jones, your new assistant!"
  • "Krazy Gidyeon : Oh ok, ok, ok assistant, I will tell you!"
  • "How will Jones balance the needs of Europe with his responsibilities as a special assistant in San Francisco?"
  • "The photographs, taken by current Delavigne special assistant Brian Jones, are not only titillating an audience of people with nothing better to do, but also have the potential to reflect poorly on the Delavigne Corporation."
  • "Krazy Gidyeon : My assistant say I'm crazy!"
  • "Bruno's "special assistant" Brian Jones will be showing Ms. Lohan the offices, and introducing her to the staff individually."
  • "Assistant : Sure."
  • "A comprehensive inspection of your premises was conducted by myself in the presence of Mr. Horatio Oléré (Head of R&D) and Mr. Brian Jones (Laboratory Assistant) on Monday August 31."
  • "Assistant : You mean the green thumb?"

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