Word
assisting
Phoneticsas·sist·ing, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈsɪstɪŋ/
UK/ɐsˈɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
01helping someone
B1 · Intermediate
v. helping someone to do a job or task.
v. the present participle of 'assist', used to describe the act of providing help or support to a person or process.
“She is currently assisting the doctor with the new patients.”
“The legal team is assisting the lead counsel in preparing the complex documentation required for the upcoming trial.”
Usage
Often followed by 'with' or 'in'.
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02the act of help
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of giving help or support.
n. the gerund form of 'assist', used as a noun to refer to the provision of aid or support.
“Assisting others can be a very rewarding experience.”
“The policy focuses on assisting small businesses through low-interest loans and professional mentorship programs.”
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03helpful
C2 · Proficiency Archaic
adj. providing help or acting as a support.
adj. functioning as an auxiliary or helpful agent; this usage is largely replaced by 'assistant' or 'auxiliary' in modern contexts.
“The assisting forces arrived just in time to help the village.”
“In the old records, he was described as an assisting member of the local council, though his specific duties remained unclear.”
Teaching tip
This adjective sense is archaic; modern speakers should use 'assistant' (e.g., an assistant manager) instead.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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