assistance

noun
UK: /əˈsɪstəns/
US: /əˈsɪstəns/

  1. Help or support.

    1. I need some assistance with my homework now. [ ] [ ]
    2. The charity provides financial assistance to families in need of it right now. [ ] [ ]

  2. The act of helping someone.

    1. Can I offer you some assistance today? [ ] [ ]
    2. The nurse's assistance was invaluable during the difficult surgery now. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

support guidance aid relief help

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "assistance" in English means: Help or support., The act of helping someone..

The phonetic transcription of "assistance" is /əˈsɪstəns/ in British English and /əˈsɪstəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "assistance": support, guidance, aid, relief, help.

Example usage of "assistance": "I need some assistance with my homework now.". More examples on the page.