Aide

/eɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who assists or helps another, especially in a professional capacity.

The senator's aide organized her schedule and prepared briefing materials for her meetings.

A person who provides assistance in a specific task or function.

The medical aide helped the nurse with patient care and administrative tasks.

In military contexts, a subordinate officer who assists a higher-ranking officer.

The general's aide was responsible for relaying orders to the troops.

From French 'aide', meaning 'help, assistant'.

aide-de-camp

A personal military assistant to a senior officer.

aide-mémoire

A short written summary or reminder about something.

special aide

An aide with specific responsibilities or expertise.

assist

To give support or help.

support

To bear all or part of the weight of; hold up.

subordinate

Lower in rank or position.

Life-saver

I don't know what I'd do without my aide; she's a total life-saver.

Right-hand man

He might be the boss, but his aide is his right-hand man.