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ASSISTANCE

(noun)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Assistance.

How to pronounce assistance:

US

Assistance - as a noun

The activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Example: "He gave me an assist with the housework"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4assist6help9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

Example: "Visual aids in teaching"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4help9

Gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

Example: "Economic assistance to depressed areas"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4economic aideconomic assistancefinancial aidfinancial assistance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gift8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She asked for assistance with her math homework."
"The organization provides financial assistance to low-income families."
"The book includes a section on self-defense techniques and assistance."
"I offered my assistance to help carry the heavy boxes."
"Emergency medical assistance arrived at the scene within minutes."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSISTANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, assistance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSISTANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ASSISTANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, assistance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSISTANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is ASSISTANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, assistance is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSISTANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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