assistance vs assist

assist vs assistance

assistance and assist both are nouns.

assistance is not a verb while assist is a verb.

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

As nouns, assistance and assist are synonyms defined as:

assistance and assist: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Other synonyms of assistance include aid, help.

assistance (noun)	assist (noun)
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose	(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do	the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

assistance (verb)	assist (verb)
	act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function
	work for, or be a servant to
	give help or assistance; be of service

Difference between assistance and assist

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