assist vs maneuver

maneuver vs assist

assist and maneuver both are nouns.

assist and maneuver both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assist	Yes	No	Yes	No
maneuver	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, maneuver is a hypernym of assist; that is, maneuver is a word with a broader meaning than assist:

assist: (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
maneuver: a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

Other hypernyms of assist include manoeuvre, play.

assist (noun)	maneuver (noun)
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play	a move made to gain a tactical end
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose	an action aimed at evading an opponent
	a military training exercise
	a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill
	a plan for attaining a particular goal

assist (verb)	maneuver (verb)
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
work for, or be a servant to	direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
give help or assistance; be of service	act in order to achieve a certain goal

Difference between assist and maneuver

Words related to "maneuver"

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