Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun assistance
2 senses of assistance
Sense 1
aid, assist, assistance, help -- (the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading")
=> activity -- (any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity")
Sense 2
aid, assistance, help -- (a resource; "visual aids in teaching")
=> resource -- (a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed; "the local library is a valuable resource")