Easier English Basic Synonyms

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assistant
noun
Synonyms: assistant, helper, deputy, auxiliary
assistant
a person who helps someone as part of their job
His assistant makes all his appointments.
helper
a person who helps someone do a particular job or task, especially without
being paid
The children can be my helpers for the day.
deputy
a person who makes decisions when the manager or boss is away
She’s acting as deputy while her department manager is in hospital.
auxiliary
a person who helps other workers
He works as a nursing auxiliary in the local hospital.
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aware
adjective
Synonyms: aware, conscious, alert, informed, mindful
Antonyms: unaware, ignorant
Synonyms:
aware
knowing about things that are happening or about facts
I’m not aware of any problem. 
쑗
 Is he aware that we have to decide
quickly?
conscious
awake and able to know what is happening around you
She was conscious during the operation.
alert
watching or listening carefully, ready to notice something
The patient is still very alert mentally. 
쑗
 Young people have to be alert to
the dangers of drugs.
informed
having a lot of information, or having the latest information
The programme is aimed at highly informed viewers.
mindful
remembering or thinking about something carefully when doing
something
He is mindful of his responsibilities as a parent. 
쑗
 You should be mindful
of the risks you are taking.