deputy vs helper

helper vs deputy

deputy and helper both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
deputy	Yes	No	No	No
helper	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, helper is a hypernym of deputy; that is, helper is a word with a broader meaning than deputy:

deputy: an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
helper: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Other hypernyms of deputy include assistant, help, supporter.

deputy (noun)	helper (noun)
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent	a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies	a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

Difference between deputy and helper

Words related to "helper"

© WordCmp.com 2024, CC-BY 4.0 / CC-BY-SA 3.0.