auxiliary
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/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/
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/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/
adjective
R
helping or supporting the main group
The auxiliary team provides extra help during busy times.
R
used when the main equipment fails
The auxiliary generator turns on if the power goes out.
noun
R
a helping verb like 'be', 'do', or 'have'
In 'Do you like apples?', 'do' is an auxiliary.
R
a helper who supports the main workers
The hospital hired more auxiliaries to help the nurses.
translation
helping or supporting the main group; used when the main equipment fails
a helping verb like 'be', 'do', or 'have'; a helper who supports the main workers
Word Forms
Plural
auxiliaries