aid
aid /eɪd/
noun
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(
)
A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
(
help
, assistance
, aid
)
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
Visual aids in teaching
visual aids in teaching
His job was to give technical assistance over the phone
his job was to give technical assistance over the phone
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()
The activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
(
assist
, aid
, help
, assistance
)
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
he gave me an assist with the housework
Could not walk without assistance
could not walk without assistance
Rescue party went to their aid
rescue party went to their aid
Offered his help in unloading
offered his help in unloading
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()
Gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
(
assistance
, economic aid
, economic assistance
, aid
, financial aid
, financial assistance
)
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
Economic assistance to depressed areas
economic assistance to depressed areas
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The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
(
aid
, tending
, care
, attention
)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
No medical care was required
no medical care was required
The old car needs constant attention
the old car needs constant attention
verb
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()
Give help or assistance; be of service
(
assist
, aid
, help
)
give help or assistance; be of service
Everyone helped out during the earthquake
Everyone helped out during the earthquake
Can you help me carry this table?
Can you help me carry this table?
She never helps around the house
She never helps around the house
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()
Improve the condition of
(
aid
, help
)
improve the condition of
These pills will help the patient
These pills will help the patient
