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auxiliary

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ɔːgˈzɪljəri/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ɔgˈzɪljəri, -ˈzɪlə-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ôg zil′yə rē, -zil′ə-)

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Inflections of 'auxiliary' (n): npl: auxiliaries

auxiliary
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Synonyms:

helper, accessory, adjutant, assistant , aid , attendant , aide, ancillary , helpmate, servant , subordinate, help

Sense: Helping

Synonyms:

aiding, assisting, supporting , collaborating, cooperating, sustaining, abetting, ancillary , serving , ministering, helping, additional , supportive

Sense: Subsidiary

Synonyms:

secondary, accessory, subsidiary , ancillary , subordinate, adjunct, second-in-command, assistant , contingent

Sense: Supplementary

Synonyms:

reserve , supplemental, spare , backup , extra , supplementary

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