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aide

UK/eɪd/ US/ˈeɪd/ fairly common

noun

1.

an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer

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2.

someone who acts as assistant

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Origin

Borrowed from French aide ("aid; assistant", as in aide-de-camp (“field assistant”)). More at aid.

Phrases

  • metro aide
  • teacher's aide

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