Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Auxiliaries.
Auxiliaries - as a noun
Someone who acts as assistant
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aide5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assistant9help9helper11supporter13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Auxiliaries - as an adjective satellite
Functioning in a supporting capacity
Example: "The main library and its auxiliary branches"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
subsidiary16supplemental18supplementary22Furnishing added support
Example: "An ancillary pump"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accessory16adjunct17adjuvant19ancillary14appurtenant15Example Sentences
"She relies on auxiliaries to create more complex sentences."
"The presence of auxiliaries indicates various grammatical aspects."
"In English, 'be' and 'have' are common auxiliaries."
"Some languages use more auxiliaries than others to convey meaning."
"The order of auxiliaries in a sentence can sometimes be changed for emphasis."
Word Game Points
Is AUXILIARIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, auxiliaries is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
AUXILIARIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.
Is AUXILIARIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, auxiliaries is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAUXILIARIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is AUXILIARIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, auxiliaries is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAUXILIARIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.