assistant · noun C /əˈsɪs.tənt/
a sales/shop assistant
A2 someone who helps customers in a shop
Dictionary example:
The sales assistant persuaded me to buy them.
Learner example:
I want [to do] this course because it can help me to get [a] job as a shop assistant. (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Thai)
assistant
B1 someone whose job is to help a person who has a more important job
Dictionary examples:
an administrative assistant
an assistant editor/manager
Learner example:
He went to take the bag from his assistant. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Malay)
