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Synonyms and antonyms of auxiliary in English

auxiliary

adjective
These are words and phrases related to auxiliary. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of auxiliary.
If the main power line fails, the hospital will use its auxiliary generator.

Synonyms

supplementary
ancillary
subordinate
secondary
subsidiary
accessory
reserve
emergency
backup

Antonyms

main
chief
primary
first-line

auxiliary

noun
The helicopters will serve as an auxiliary to the fast reconnaissance planes.

Synonyms

supplement
subsidiary
accessory
partner
companion
accomplice
associate
helper
assistant
giver of aid
helping hand
reserve
backup

Antonyms

main body
major item
opponent
antagonist
hindrance
drawback
 Synonyms for auxiliary from Random House Roget's College Thesaurus, Revised and Updated Edition © 2000 Random House, Inc.

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autumn
autumnal equinox
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auxiliary part
avail
avail oneself of
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