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   aid

   /eɪd/

   noun

   • 1. help, typically of a practical nature: "he saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid" Similar assistancesupporthelpbackingabettanceencouragementcooperationsuccoura helping handOpposite hindrance
   • ▪ financial or material help given to a country or area in need: "700,000 tons of food aid" Similar donationsfundingcontributionssubsidiesbenefitswelfaregiftsgrantsreliefcharityfinancial assistancesubventionalmsofferingshandoutslargessepatronagesponsorshipbackingscholarshipsbursariesdebt remissioninformal:a leg upshot in the arm
   • ▪ a source of help or assistance: "exercise is an important aid to recovery after heart attacks"
   • 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 helpassistabetcome to the aid ofgive assistance tolend a hand tobe of service toavailsuccoursustainsupportbackback upsecondstand byupholdOpposite hinder
   • ▪ promote or encourage (something): "diet and exercise aid healthy skin" Similar facilitatepromoteencouragehelpspeed uphastenaccelerateexpeditefurtherboostgive a boost/lift/push tospur onsmooth/clear the way forOpposite discouragehinder

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French aide (noun), aidier (verb), based on Latin adjuvare, from ad- ‘towards’ + juvare ‘to help’.

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAID | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

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   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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAID | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   AID meaning: 1. a piece of equipment that helps you to do something: 2. using something to help you: 3. help…. Learn more.

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   AID definition: to provide support for or relief to; help. See examples of AID used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAID definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

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   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.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishaid noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes |...

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   Definition of aid noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.