CEFR B1

assistance

noun

Meaning

The action of helping someone with a task or difficulty.

Examples

The elderly woman gratefully accepted the young man's assistance with her heavy groceries.
Students can request additional assistance from their teachers if they are struggling with the material.

Synonyms: help, aid, support, succor

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assistance (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈsɪstəns/

Definition

The action of helping someone with a task or difficulty.

Examples

The elderly woman gratefully accepted the young man's assistance with her heavy groceries.
Students can request additional assistance from their teachers if they are struggling with the material.
Emergency services provided immediate assistance to those affected by the natural disaster.

How to Use assistance

assistance with (prepositional phrase): Help given for a specific task or problem. — "She needed assistance with her homework."
technical assistance (collocation): Help related to technology or specialized skills. — "Our IT department offers technical assistance for all software issues."
financial assistance (collocation): Monetary help. — "The student applied for financial assistance to cover tuition fees."

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