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Wordabulary

ancillary

Pronunciation
Adjective B1 Intermediate

Quick answer

Supporting a main activity or thing, but not the primary or most important part of it.

"The hospital added ancillary services like counseling and physical therapy."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

supplementary auxiliary

Antonyms

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The hospital added _____ services like counseling and physical therapy."

Answer: ancillary

In your own words, what does "ancillary" mean?

Supporting a main activity or thing, but not the primary or most important part of it.

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