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ancillary in English:

1. providing support or help



2. accessory


I'm an accessory in not only one, but two murders
The police hunted for an accessory.
He was arrested as an accessory to the robbery.
accessory to a crime
Nike® succeeded in transforming the sports shoe into an essential fashion accessory.
not just for their practical purpose, but also as an accessory and a status symbol
That glittering accessory doesn't go with your sweatshirt. Try this on!

3. connected with or supporting something else



English word "ancillary"(connected with or supporting something else) occurs in sets:

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