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The map was an ancillary tool for the hike.
What does Ancillary mean?
Ancillary means extra or supporting.
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Providing extra help or support to the main thing.
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The report included ancillary charts for extra context.
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Ancillary services can support the main program without replacing it.
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MeaningAncillary means extra or supporting.
ExampleExample: The map was an ancillary tool for the hike.
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- Syllables
- an · suh · lair · ee
- Strongest beat
- an
- Ending
- ee
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- Put a little extra energy on an.
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supportingUse when something helps the main thing.
supplementalUse for something added as extra support.
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ancillary
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ancillaries
Extra supporting items or services.
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