Auxiliary

/ɔːɡˈzɪl.ɪ.ɚ.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or thing that provides assistance or support.

The auxiliary helped the primary users by providing technical support.

An auxiliary verb that is used with a main verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices.

In the sentence 'She is going to the store,' 'is' is an auxiliary verb.

adjective

Providing supplementary or additional help and support.

The auxiliary staff members were essential in assisting the teachers during the school event.

Supplementary; acting as a backup.

The company hired an auxiliary team to manage the increased workload during the holiday season.

The term 'auxiliary' comes from the Latin 'auxiliaris', meaning 'helping, assisting'.

auxiliary verb:

A verb used to help another verb form a tense or mood.

auxiliary police:

A group of volunteers who assist the regular police force.

auxiliary engine:

An additional engine used to provide power in case the main engine fails.

Aux

We need to call in the aux for backup during the event.

Back up

Don't worry, I got your aux covered if things go south.