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aid

UK/eɪd/ US/ˈeɪd/ common uk
verb (2) noun (4)

verb

1.

give help or assistance; be of service

  • “Everyone helped out during the earthquake”
  • “Can you help me carry this table?”
  • “She never helps around the house”
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2.

improve the condition of

  • “These pills will help the patient”
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noun

1.

a resource

  • “visual aids in teaching”
  • “economic assistance to depressed areas”
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2.

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”
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3.
4.

the work of caring for or attending to someone or something

  • “no medical care was required”
  • “the old car needed constant attention”
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Origin

From Middle English aide, eide, ayde, from Old French eide, aide, from aidier, from Latin adiūtō, adiūtāre (“to assist, help”). Cognates include Spanish ayuda, Portuguese ajuda and Italian aiuto.

Phrases

  • aid and abet

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