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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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AID definition: 1. a piece of equipment that helps you to do something: 2. using something to help you: 3. help…. 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.
AID meaning: 1. a piece of equipment that helps you to do something: 2. using something to help you: 3. help…. Learn more.
An aid is an object, device, or technique that makes something easier to do. The new law gives authorities a responsibility to provide aids to people with disabilities.
Aid is what you do when you help someone — you come to their aid. Rich countries provide economic aid to poor countries, and if you cut your hand, you'll be looking in the first aid kit for a Band-Aid.
AID definition: to provide support for or relief to; help. See examples of AID used in a sentence.
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. Something, such as a device, that provides improvement: visual aids such as slides. 3. a. An assistant or helper. b. An aide or aide-de-camp. 4.
to help somebody/something to do something, especially by making it easier synonym assist. aid in something The test is designed to aid in the diagnosis of various diseases. aid in doing something The research has aided in developing new drugs.
To provide assistance, support, or relief. Aided in the effort to improve services to the elderly. American Heritage. To (give) support (to); to further the progress of; to help; to assist. Wiktionary. Synonyms: assist. help. unclog. remedy. relief. promote. grant. favor. facilitate. collaborate. coach. cooperate.
Definition of aid noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.