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auxiliary

[ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i]

auxiliary Definition

  • 1providing supplementary or additional help and support
  • 2a person or thing providing supplementary or additional help and support

Using auxiliary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "auxiliary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The hospital has an auxiliary power system in case of a blackout.

  • Example

    The teacher used auxiliary materials to supplement the textbook.

  • Example

    The auxiliary nurse helped the doctor with the patient's care.

  • Example

    The auxiliary police force was called in to assist with crowd control.

  • Example

    The auxiliary verb 'do' is used to form questions and negatives.

auxiliary Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for auxiliary

Phrases with auxiliary

  • a language used as a common means of communication between speakers of different languages

    Example

    Esperanto is an example of an auxiliary language.

  • a bishop assigned to assist a diocesan bishop in his pastoral duties

    Example

    The Pope appointed a new auxiliary bishop for the diocese.

  • an additional fuel tank installed in a vehicle or aircraft to increase its range

    Example

    The airplane had an auxiliary fuel tank to allow it to fly non-stop across the ocean.

Origins of auxiliary

from Latin 'auxiliarius', meaning 'helper'

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Summary: auxiliary in Brief

The term 'auxiliary' [ɔːɡˈzɪl.jər.i] refers to something that provides additional help or support. It can be used as an adjective or a noun. Examples include auxiliary power systems, materials, nurses, police forces, and verbs. Phrases like 'auxiliary language' and 'auxiliary fuel tank' use 'auxiliary' to denote something additional or supplementary. 'Auxiliary' has formal synonyms like 'supplementary' and 'supporting,' and informal synonyms like 'extra' and 'back-up.'

How do native speakers use this expression?