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auxiliary Definition and Meaning in English (auxiliary definition)

adjective
Synonyms:supplementaryadditionalsupportive
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Auxiliary definition: Providing supplementary or additional help and support to something or someone.

Definitions of Auxiliary

  1. 1adjective

    Providing supplementary or additional help and support to something or someone.

  2. 2noun

    A person or thing providing supplementary help and support.

  3. 3noun

    A verb used in forming the tenses, moods, and voices of other verbs, such as 'be', 'do', or 'have'.

Example Sentences

business

“The auxiliary staff provides essential support to the main team.”

formal

“In English grammar, 'do' is a common auxiliary verb.”

casual

“She took an auxiliary role in the project to help with minor tasks.”

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Auxiliary definition: Providing supplementary or additional help and support to something or someone.
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'Auxiliary' translates to 'auxiliary' in English. Auxiliary definition: Providing supplementary or additional help and support to something or someone.
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