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auxiliary vs ancillary

ancillary vs auxiliary

auxiliary is a noun but ancillary is not a noun.

auxiliary and ancillary both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
auxiliary Yes Yes No No
ancillary No Yes No No
As adjectives, auxiliary and ancillary are synonyms defined as:
  • auxiliary and ancillary: furnishing added support
Other synonyms of auxiliary include accessory, adjunct, adjuvant, appurtenant.
auxiliary (noun) ancillary (noun)
someone who acts as assistant
auxiliary (adjective) ancillary (adjective)
functioning in a supporting capacity furnishing added support
furnishing added support
Difference between auxiliary and ancillary

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