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assistance

/əsɪsˈtæns/ noun · British & US
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What does assistance mean?

noun

Help or support given to someone or something, especially in a difficult or emergency situation. Assistance can also refer to the act of helping or supporting someone.

Example

"The fire department provided assistance to the family trapped in the burning building."

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