Associate:
A person with limited or subordinate membership in an organization is an associate.
Assistant:
An assistant is a person who assists or support.
Differences:
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| Definition (www.oxforddictionaries.com) |
Connect (someone or something) with something else in one’s mind. | A person who ranks below a senior person. |
| Synonyms | Crony, assistant, friend, buddy, fellow | Colleague, partner, attendant, backup and companion |
| Antonyms | Foe, enemy, rival, stranger, antagonist | Foe, stranger, leader, adversary, detractor and boss |
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| Word origin | The word associate was originated in the 14th century from Middle English associat associated. | The word assistant was originated in the 15th century. |
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