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auxiliary vs helper

helper vs auxiliary

auxiliary and helper both are nouns.

auxiliary is an adjective but helper is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
auxiliary Yes Yes No No
helper Yes No No No
As nouns, helper is a hypernym of auxiliary; that is, helper is a word with a broader meaning than auxiliary:
  • auxiliary: someone who acts as assistant
  • helper: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of auxiliary include assistant, help, supporter.
auxiliary (noun) helper (noun)
someone who acts as assistant a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
auxiliary (adjective) helper (adjective)
functioning in a supporting capacity
furnishing added support
Difference between auxiliary and helper

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