Aide
/eɪd/
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Definitions
1
A person who helps or assists someone, especially in a subordinate position.
/eɪd/
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People
A helper or assistant.
The teacher's aide helped students with their homework.
💡 Simply: Someone who gives assistance.
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2
In the military, high-ranking officers often have personal aides.
How It's Used
General
"During the event, John will act as an aide to the director."
From Old French aide, 'help, assistance', from Latin adiutorium, 'help, assistance', from adiuvare, 'to help'.
Historically, the term aide was used in various contexts, including the military and courts.
Memory tip
Imagine someone providing assistance, just like an aide.
Word Origin
LanguageLatin
Original meaning
"help, assistance"
personal aidemilitary aideaide-de-camp
Common misspellings
aidad
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