B2noun 2K

Assistance

🇬🇧 UK /["/əˈsɪstəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/əˈsɪstəns/"]/

Meaning of Assistance

help or support

In simple words: Help or support.

Assistance in a sentence

• She offered her assistance to the elderly man who was struggling with his groceries.
• The assistance provided by the volunteers was invaluable during the disaster recovery efforts.
• If you need assistance with your application, please contact our support team.
• His assistance in the project was crucial to its success.
• The government has launched a new program to offer financial assistance to low-income families.

How to use Assistance

Use 'assistance' in formal contexts, such as in professional or written communication. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'help' is preferred.

Grammar pattern

provide + assistance

Memory hint

Think of 'assist ants' helping each other out.

Related words

Collocations with Assistance

• considerable
• great
• real
• give somebody
• lend (somebody)
• offer (somebody)
• with assistance
• without assistance
• assistance  for

Synonyms for Assistance

• help
• support
• aid
• guidance
• backing

Opposites of Assistance

• hindrance
• obstacle
• impediment

Common mistakes with Assistance

• Used in informal contexts where 'help' is more appropriate.
• Confused with 'assisting' which is a verb.
• Incorrectly pluralized as 'assistances'.

Frequently asked questions about Assistance

What does Assistance mean?

Help or support.

What is the definition of Assistance?

help or support

How do you use Assistance in a sentence?

She offered her assistance to the elderly man who was struggling with his groceries.

Can you give another example of Assistance?

The assistance provided by the volunteers was invaluable during the disaster recovery efforts.

What are synonyms for Assistance?

Common alternatives include help, support, aid, guidance, backing.

What is the opposite of Assistance?

Opposite meanings include hindrance, obstacle, impediment.

What words go with Assistance?

It commonly pairs with considerable, great, real, give somebody, lend (somebody), offer (somebody), with assistance, without assistance, assistance  for.

What are common mistakes when using Assistance?

Used in informal contexts where 'help' is more appropriate. Confused with 'assisting' which is a verb. Incorrectly pluralized as 'assistances'.

How do you pronounce Assistance?

US: /["/əˈsɪstəns/"]/, UK: /["/əˈsɪstəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Assistance?

Use 'assistance' in formal contexts, such as in professional or written communication. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'help' is preferred.

What CEFR level is Assistance?

"Assistance" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.