Assistance

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪstəns/

Definitions of assistance

noun the action of helping someone or the act of providing support or aid

Example Sentences

A1 I asked for assistance with my homework.

A2 She offered her assistance in finding a job.

B1 The organization provides financial assistance to those in need.

B2 The team worked together with great assistance from the coach.

C1 The government has allocated funds for disaster assistance programs.

C2 The expert provided invaluable assistance in solving the complex problem.

Examples of assistance in a Sentence

formal The company offers financial assistance to employees in need.

informal I could really use some assistance with this project, can you help me out?

slang I got your back, I'll give you some assistance with that.

figurative Sometimes, asking for assistance is a sign of strength, not weakness.

Grammatical Forms of assistance

• past tense: assisted
• plural: assistances
• comparative: more assistance
• superlative: most assistance
• present tense: assist
• future tense: will assist
• perfect tense: has assisted
• continuous tense: is assisting
• singular: assistance
• positive degree: assistance
• infinitive: to assist
• gerund: assisting
• participle: assisting

Origin and Evolution of assistance

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'assistance' originated from the Latin word 'assistentia', which means 'standing by' or 'helping'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'assistance' has maintained its core meaning of providing help or support, but its usage has expanded to cover a wide range of contexts, from personal aid to professional services.