aid meaning

UK /eɪd/ US /eɪd/ 1 syllable

aid (noun): a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do.

aid has 6 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

aid as a noun

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
- visual aids in teaching
- his job was to give technical assistance over the phone
Synonyms: assistance, help
Type of: resource
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
Synonyms: assist, assistance, help
Type of: activity
Kinds: self-help, facilitation, hand, recourse, thanks, relief, lift, service, accommodation, boost, comfort, support
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
- economic assistance to depressed areas
Synonyms: economic aid, financial aid, assistance, financial assistance, economic assistance
Type of: gift
Kinds: social welfare, philanthropy, scholarship, fellowship, foreign aid, grant, grant-in-aid, traineeship
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
- no medical care was required
- the old car needs constant attention
Synonyms: care, attention, tending
Type of: work
Kinds: hair care, maternalism, babysitting, pet sitting, dental care, first aid, treatment, incubation, livery, manicure, pedicure, nourishment

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
Synonyms: help, assist
Type of: support
Kinds: facilitate, serve, benefact, help out, subserve, succor, expedite, avail, care, bootstrap
improve the condition of
- These pills will help the patient
Synonyms: help
Type of: better
Kinds: bring around, benefit

aid is pronounced /eɪd/ in British English and /eɪd/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

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