Aid
/eɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsTo provide help or assistance.
/eɪd/
To help or assist someone.
She aided the elderly woman across the street.
💡 Simply: To help
More Examples
The charity aided victims of the flood.
How It's Used
"The paramedics aided the injured man."
"He aided his friend with the project."
Help, assistance, or support.
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Help or assistance.
The disaster relief provided much-needed aid.
💡 Simply: Help or support
More Examples
She applied for financial aid for her education.
How It's Used
"Foreign aid was sent to the disaster-stricken country."
"He received financial aid to attend college."
From Old French *aider (to help), from Vulgar Latin *adiutare, from Latin adiuvare (to help, assist), from ad- (to) + iuvare (to help).
The word 'aid' has been used consistently throughout history to denote help and assistance, with its usage expanding to encompass various contexts, from military to humanitarian aid.
Memory tip
Think of 'aiding' someone as giving them an 'added' boost.