a person who assists or gives aid and support; helper.

What is the difference between assistant and assistance?

The words "assistance" and "assistants" sound identical (i.e., they are a type of homonym called a homophone), but their meanings are different. Here is a quick summary: Assistance means help. Assistants are helpers.

What is assistant in American English?

/əˈsɪs.tənt/ us. /əˈsɪs.tənt/ B1. someone who helps someone else to do a job: an administrative/office assistant.