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- Dictionaryaid/eɪd/
noun
- 1. help, typically of a practical nature: "he saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid" Similar Opposite
- 2. a grant of subsidy or tax to a king or queen. historical
verb
- 1. help or support (someone or something) in the achievement of something: "women were aided in childbirth by midwives" Similar Opposite
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AIDED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of aid 2. to help: 3. to help someone to do something illegal…. Learn more.
noun. 1. a. : the act of helping someone. climbers in need of aid. b. : help given : assistance. providing aid and comfort. specifically : tangible means of assistance (such as money or supplies) government aid.
To provide assistance, support, or relief: aided in the effort to improve services to the elderly. n. 1. The act or result of helping; assistance: gave aid to the enemy. 2. a. Something that provides help, support, or relief, such as money or supplies: sent medical aid to the region after the storm. b.
having help; often used as a combining form. synonyms: assisted. motor-assisted. relying on an engine for propulsion in addition to muscle power. power-assisted. supplementing or replacing manual effort. see more.
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a person whose job is to help someone important, such as a member of a government or a military officer of high rank: a senior government aide. an aide to the prime minister. Compare. aide-de-camp. Fewer examples. The president travels with a large retinue of aides and bodyguards. He was assassinated by a cabal of aides within his own regime.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective aided. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. aided has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. finance (1830s) education (1830s) See meaning & use.
aid in doing something The research has aided in developing new drugs. aid somebody/something The charity was established to aid hurricane victims. The investigation was greatly aided by the fact that the house was equipped with CCTV cameras.
aid /eɪd/ v. to provide support (for) or relief (to); help: [ ~ + object] accused of aiding the enemy. [ ~ + in + object] They aided in the development of the country. [ ~ + object] to promote the progress of; facilitate: The sleeping pill will aid your sleep. n.
Definition of aid verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
