Definition

A person who helps or assists someone else in a task or activity.

Example

The assister provided valuable support during the project.

Conversation

I heard you got a new job as an assister at the community center.

Yeah, it's been great so far! I really enjoy helping people.

That's awesome! What kind of tasks do you do as an assister?

Mostly organizing events and supporting the staff with activities.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Assister is formed from "assister" (from Old French, meaning to help or support) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "assister" means a person who helps or supports others.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is there to 'help' ('assister') — the '-er' just means a person. An assister is someone who helps.

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