⚙️auxiliary

adjective, noun
/ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example Sentences

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

Example Expressions

auxiliary verb

Synonyms

supplementary, additional, supporting, backup, secondary

Antonyms

main, primary, principal, chief

Collocations

auxiliary power, auxiliary verb, auxiliary equipment, auxiliary staff, auxiliary services

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