Auxiliary
/ɔːɡˈzɪljəri/
Definitions
2 meaningsGiving assistance; supplementary; additional.
/ɔːɡˈzɪljəri/
Providing supplementary or additional help and support
They employed auxiliary police officers for crowd control.
💡 Simply: Providing extra help.
More Examples
The auxiliary power source kicked in when the main one failed.
How It's Used
"The verb 'to be' is an auxiliary verb."
"Auxiliary troops were called in to support the main army."
A person or thing providing supplementary help.
/ɔːɡˈzɪljəri/
A person or thing that provides supplementary help or support.
The hospital relied on auxiliary nurses during the pandemic.
💡 Simply: Someone or something that helps.
More Examples
The company hired auxiliary staff during the busy season.
How It's Used
"The main army was supported by auxiliary units."
From Latin *auxiliaris, from *auxilium "help, aid."
The word has a long history in military contexts, referring to supporting forces.
Memory tip
Think of 'auxiliary' as extra help, like an auxiliary power source.