Assistance
Noun
UK
/əˈsɪstəns/
US
/əˈsɪstəns/
Definition
Help or support given to someone.
Example
"The charity provides assistance to poor families."
"She asked for assistance in filling out the form."
"The rescue team gave assistance to people trapped in the building."
Explanation
Assistance means giving help or support to someone who needs it.
It can be physical help (like lifting something), financial help (like giving money), or guidance (like explaining a problem). For example, a teacher gives assistance to students when they don’t understand, and doctors provide assistance to sick people.