Auxiliary and Deputy

Auxiliary

Auxiliary noun - Someone who acts as an assistant.

Deputy is a synonym for auxiliary in help topic. In some cases you can use "Deputy" instead the word "Auxiliary" as a noun or an adjective.

Deputy

Deputy noun - A person who helps a more skilled person.
Usage example: a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks
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Synonyms for Deputy

Auxiliary is a synonym for deputy in help topic. You can use "Auxiliary" instead the word "Deputy" as a noun or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as second in command.

How words are described

female female auxiliary female deputy
former former auxiliary former deputy
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