noun
- helper verbs that are used with main verbs to form tenses, moods, or voices
- people or groups that provide supplementary help or support
- additional military forces that support regular troops
Usage: grammar
Usage: military
Examples
- The auxiliaries ‘have,’ ‘will,’ and ‘be’ help form different verb tenses.
- Modal auxiliaries like ‘can’ and ‘must’ express ability and necessity.
- The hospital relies on auxiliaries to help with patient care.
- Local auxiliaries volunteered to assist with the charity event.
- The general called for auxiliaries to reinforce the front lines.
- Auxiliary troops provided crucial support during the campaign.