Synonyms:
adjunct, assistant
Meaning: of or relating to a person who is subordinate to another
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
assistant, helper, help, supporter
Meaning: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
Usage examples
The Assistant Commissioner knew the lady.
"I'm the assistant sexton at St. Matthew's Church."
She extended her hand to the Assistant Commissioner.
The rest would be seen by his assistant in his absence.
The Assistant Commissioner had stood up also, slender and flexible.
No less likely assistant for such a purpose could have been selected.
The Assistant Commissioner withdrew quietly, unnoticed, as if already forgotten.
"Not stupid," interrupted the Assistant Commissioner, contradicting deferentially.
As Adam Adams spoke he drew closer to the desk at which his assistant was sitting.
"Yes, Sir Ethelred," said the Assistant Commissioner, pressing deferentially the extended hand.