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auxiliary

UK
/ɔːɡˈzɪl.jə.ri/
US
/ɔɡˈzɪl.jə.ri/

Translations

auxiliarynoun
auxiliaries
pl
UK
/ɔːɡˈzɪl.i.ə.ri/
US
/ɑːɡˈzɪl.i.ɛr.i/
вспомогательное средство
The teacher used an auxiliary to help explain the concept.
Учитель использовал вспомогательное средство, чтобы помочь объяснить концепцию.
вспомогательный глагол
In English, 'have' is an auxiliary used to form perfect tenses.
В английском языке 'have' - это вспомогательный глагол, используемый для образования перфектных времён.
Additional translations
помощник
подсобный рабочий
Synonyms
support
backup
assistant
helper
aide
subordinate
auxiliaryadjective
more auxiliary
Comp.
most auxiliary
Super.
UK
/ɔːɡˈzɪl.jə.ri/
US
/ɔɡˈzɪl.jə.ri/
The auxiliary engine was used to power the ship when the main engine failed.
Вспомогательный двигатель использовался для питания корабля, когда основной двигатель вышел из строя.
Synonyms
supplementary
additional
supporting
backup
ancillary

Definitions

auxiliarynoun
A person or thing providing supplementary or additional help and support.
The hospital hired an auxiliary to assist with the increased number of patients.
A group or organization that provides supplementary support to a main group, often in a military or emergency context.
The local fire department's auxiliary was called in to help during the large forest fire.
A vessel or vehicle used to provide additional support, often in a naval context.
The navy deployed an auxiliary to supply the fleet with necessary provisions.
A verb that is used to form the tenses, moods, or voices of other verbs; an auxiliary verb.
"Have" is the perfect-aspect auxiliary in "I have eaten."
auxiliaryadjective
Providing supplementary or additional help and support.
The auxiliary staff was called in to assist during the busy holiday season.
Functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity.
The auxiliary engine was used when the main engine failed.
Relating to or designating a verb that is used in forming the tenses, moods, or voices of other verbs.
"Be" functions as an auxiliary verb in the sentence "She is singing."
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