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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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   Sep 17, 2012 · 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. 2. a. chiefly US : aide. worked as a teacher's aid. b. : something by which assistance is given : an assisting device.

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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › aidAID Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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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   Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › aidAid - definition of aid by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

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

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   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.