assistance

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The action of helping or supporting someone or something.

  - "He provided assistance to the elderly woman."
  - "The doctor gave her assistance during the surgery."
  - "Can you lend a hand with this task? I could use some assistance."

• The means by which something is accomplished.

  - "The car provided the necessary assistance for the delivery of the package."
  - "The teacher's guidance was invaluable assistance for the students."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with assistance
advice , device , reprise , appliance , reprise

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Variants

List of all variants of assistance that leads to same result
assistance , assistances , public assistance , public assistances , writ of assistance , come to someone's assistance , directory assistance , go on public assistance , of (any) assistance , of any assistance , of assistance

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Etymology

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The word 'assistance' comes from the Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to stand beside'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'assistance' is used in various fields, including healthcare, education, and technology.

2. Assistance animals, such as guide dogs and therapy animals, are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

3. The word 'assistance' appears in the title of several works of literature, including 'Assistance' by Arthur Miller and 'Assistance' by Leslie Marmon Silko.

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Related Concepts

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1. Support: The act of helping or giving assistance to someone or something.

2. Aid: Assistance or help, often in the form of resources or money.

3. Assistance Dog: A dog that has been trained to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities.

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Culture

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Assistance has been a common theme in literature, often symbolizing selflessness, kindness, and compassion. For instance, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Atticus Finch provides assistance to Tom Robinson, standing up for his rights despite societal pressure.

How to Memorize "assistance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people working together, helping each other, and achieving a common goal.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'assistance' with the image of a hand reaching out to help someone.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'Aid': 'A' for 'Approach', 'I' for 'Identify', and 'D' for 'Deliver' to remember the steps for providing assistance.

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