Aid

/eɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

help or assistance, especially of a practical nature.

The charity provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.

a device or tool used to help someone accomplish a task.

Hearing aids can significantly improve the quality of life for those with hearing impairments.

verb

to help or assist someone or something.

The organization aims to aid families in need of financial support.

to provide resources or services to support a specific cause.

The government plans to aid local businesses affected by the pandemic.

Middle English, from Old French 'ade' or 'aidier', meaning 'to help'.

first aid

Emergency care provided to someone who is injured or ill.

aid and abet

To assist or encourage someone to commit a crime.

aid in recovery

To provide support that helps someone recover from a setback.

helper

A person who helps others.

assistance

The act of helping someone.

support

Aiding or assisting someone in need.