English dictionary
assistance
nounPronunciation
əˈsɪs.təns
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
noun
- a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
noun
- gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
Example sentences
he gave me an assist with the housework
could not walk without assistance
rescue party went to their aid
offered his help in unloading
visual aids in teaching
his job was to give technical assistance over the phone
economic assistance to depressed areas