noun
1.
Synonyms: helper , aid, ancilla, attendant, help, striker
2.
a person who takes over part of the duties of a superior
started as assistant to the secretary
Synonyms: aid, aide, aide-de-camp, coadjutant, coadjutor, lieutenant
Related Word: acolyte, attendant, second; flunky, henchman, minion, stooge; girl Friday, right-hand man; agent, attorney, deputy, factor, proxy; fall guy, patsy; co-worker, workfellow, yokemate