aid

1 of 3

verb

ˈād

aided; aiding; aids

transitive verb

: to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end

aid a cause

aid a friend

intransitive verb

: to give assistance

research that aided in the discovery of a new drug

aider noun

aid

2 of 3

noun

: the act of helping someone

climbers in need of aid

: help given : assistance

providing aid and comfort

specifically : tangible means of assistance (such as money or supplies)

government aid

chiefly US : aide

worked as a teacher's aid

: something by which assistance is given : an assisting device

an aid to understanding

a visual aid

see hearing aid

: a subsidy granted to the king by the English parliament until the 18th century for an extraordinary purpose

: a tribute paid by a vassal to his lord

AID

3 of 3

abbreviation

Agency for International Development

artificial insemination by donor

Example Sentences

Verb They gave money in order to aid the cause. She aided them in their efforts. He jumped into the water to aid the drowning child. a home run that was aided by the wind She aided the government in the attempt to fight illiteracy. Noun The project was completed with the aid of several students. The work was done with the aid of a computer. The government has given millions of dollars in economic aid to these nations. She applied for financial aid in order to go to college. The diagram is provided as an aid to understanding. The computer is an aid to keeping costs down. He teaches art with visual aids. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Buffett has purchased demining machines, special vehicles and equipment and even brought in mine-sniffing dogs to aid the effort. —

Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 Several other countries have already dispatched canine teams to aid the rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria, according to the BBC, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, and Germany. —

Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023 Still, Moscow police appear to be using face recognition to aid Russia’s war efforts in other ways. —

WIRED, 6 Feb. 2023 The most obvious cases are those in which a person took up arms against Ukrainian forces or was involved in spying or sabotage to aid the Russian war effort. —

Seyward Darby, Longreads, 6 Feb. 2023 The most obvious cases are those in which a person took up arms against Ukrainian forces or was involved in spying or sabotage to aid the Russian war effort. —

Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023 The swap that led to her release is liable to result in the wrongful detention of more Americans around the world and even, potentially, to aid the Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine. —

The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2022 To aid these efforts, the Russian government plans to channel about $500 million to domestic carmakers. —

Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2022 A few hundred kind souls in the stands attempted to aid the effort by waving their cellphone flashlights. —

Bill Oram, oregonlive, 5 Nov. 2022

Noun

An off-duty El Paso Police officer then arrived at the scene and worked with Duran to give aid to the suspect and others who were injured. —

Adam Sabes, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2023 Fetterman’s public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, even while members of both parties have legislation to expand aid for it. —

Mary Clare Jalonick, ajc, 17 Feb. 2023 While international aid has flooded Turkey’s disaster zone, there has been only a trickle in Syrian areas outside government control. —

Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023 In addition to overseeing the two soldiers’ homes, the Department of Veterans’ Services manages aid programs for military veterans and their dependents living in Massachusetts. —

Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023 Fetterman’s public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, even while members of both parties have legislation to expand aid for it. —

Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 More than a week on from the disaster, rescue efforts have shifted to recovery operations as a cold winter spell and logistical challenges continue to hamper aid deliveries. —

Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 17 Feb. 2023 Coming to Michigan State’s aid Sports took a back seat at Michigan State after eight people were shot, three fatally, during a mass shooting on the East Lansing campus Monday. —

Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023 Use these to store camera equipment, first-aid supplies, fishing equipment, and more. —

John Thompson, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023 See More

Legal Definition

aid

1 of 2 transitive verb

: to provide with what is useful in achieving an end

conspiracy to counsel or aid draft resisters—

K. A. Cohen

—often used in the phrase aid and abet see also abet

intransitive verb

: to be of use

aided in the commission of the crime

aider noun

aid

2 of 2 noun

: an act of aiding

render aid to the principal

: help given

especially : tangible means of assistance (as money or supplies)

aid to the disabled

giving aid and comfort to the enemy

单词	aids
释义	aid 1 of 3 verb ˈād aided; aiding; aids transitive verb : to provide with what is useful or necessary in achieving an end aid a cause aid a friend intransitive verb : to give assistance research that aided in the discovery of a new drug aider noun aid 2 of 3 noun 1 a : the act of helping someone climbers in need of aid b : help given : assistance providing aid and comfort specifically : tangible means of assistance (such as money or supplies) government aid 2 a chiefly US : aide worked as a teacher's aid b : something by which assistance is given : an assisting device an aid to understanding a visual aid see hearing aid 3 : a subsidy granted to the king by the English parliament until the 18th century for an extraordinary purpose 4 : a tribute paid by a vassal to his lord AID 3 of 3 abbreviation 1 Agency for International Development 2 artificial insemination by donor Synonyms Verb abet assist back backstop help prop (up) support Noun adjunct adjutant aide apprentice assistant coadjutor deputy helper helpmate helpmeet lieutenant mate sidekick See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb They gave money in order to aid the cause. She aided them in their efforts. He jumped into the water to aid the drowning child. a home run that was aided by the wind She aided the government in the attempt to fight illiteracy. Noun The project was completed with the aid of several students. The work was done with the aid of a computer. The government has given millions of dollars in economic aid to these nations. She applied for financial aid in order to go to college. The diagram is provided as an aid to understanding. The computer is an aid to keeping costs down. He teaches art with visual aids. See More Recent Examples on the Web Verb Buffett has purchased demining machines, special vehicles and equipment and even brought in mine-sniffing dogs to aid the effort. —Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2023 Several other countries have already dispatched canine teams to aid the rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria, according to the BBC, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, Greece, Poland, and Germany. —Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023 Still, Moscow police appear to be using face recognition to aid Russia’s war efforts in other ways. —WIRED, 6 Feb. 2023 The most obvious cases are those in which a person took up arms against Ukrainian forces or was involved in spying or sabotage to aid the Russian war effort. —Seyward Darby, Longreads, 6 Feb. 2023 The most obvious cases are those in which a person took up arms against Ukrainian forces or was involved in spying or sabotage to aid the Russian war effort. —Joshua Yaffa, The New Yorker, 30 Jan. 2023 The swap that led to her release is liable to result in the wrongful detention of more Americans around the world and even, potentially, to aid the Kremlin’s war effort in Ukraine. —The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2022 To aid these efforts, the Russian government plans to channel about $500 million to domestic carmakers. —Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 5 Dec. 2022 A few hundred kind souls in the stands attempted to aid the effort by waving their cellphone flashlights. —Bill Oram, oregonlive, 5 Nov. 2022 Noun An off-duty El Paso Police officer then arrived at the scene and worked with Duran to give aid to the suspect and others who were injured. —Adam Sabes, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2023 Fetterman’s public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, even while members of both parties have legislation to expand aid for it. —Mary Clare Jalonick, ajc, 17 Feb. 2023 While international aid has flooded Turkey’s disaster zone, there has been only a trickle in Syrian areas outside government control. —Louisa Loveluck, Washington Post, 17 Feb. 2023 In addition to overseeing the two soldiers’ homes, the Department of Veterans’ Services manages aid programs for military veterans and their dependents living in Massachusetts. —Mike Damiano, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Feb. 2023 Fetterman’s public struggle is extraordinary in a building where few talk about their own mental health, even while members of both parties have legislation to expand aid for it. —Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023 More than a week on from the disaster, rescue efforts have shifted to recovery operations as a cold winter spell and logistical challenges continue to hamper aid deliveries. —Alexandra Meeks, CNN, 17 Feb. 2023 Coming to Michigan State’s aid Sports took a back seat at Michigan State after eight people were shot, three fatally, during a mass shooting on the East Lansing campus Monday. —Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2023 Use these to store camera equipment, first-aid supplies, fishing equipment, and more. —John Thompson, Men's Health, 16 Feb. 2023 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English eyden, from Anglo-French aider, from Latin adjutare, frequentative of adjuvare, from ad- + juvare to help First Known Use Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing aid financial aid aid/relief convoy grant-in-aid first aid hearing aid state aid first aid kit to one's aid in aid of foreign aid without the aid of legal aid what's (all) this/that in aid of? visual aid deaf-aid See More financial aid aid/relief convoy grant-in-aid first aid hearing aid state aid first aid kit to one's aid in aid of foreign aid without the aid of legal aid what's (all) this/that in aid of? visual aid deaf-aid See More Kids Definition aid 1 of 2 verb ˈād : to provide with what is useful or necessary : help, assist aider noun aid 2 of 2 noun 1 a : the act of helping b : help given : assistance 2 : assistant 3 : someone or something that is of help or assistance a visual aid Medical Definition aid 1 of 2 noun ˈād 1 : the act of helping or treating also : the help or treatment given in need of immediate medical aid 2 : an assisting person or group a laboratory aid compare aide 3 : something by which assistance is given : an assisting device a visual aid especially : hearing aid AID 2 of 2 abbreviation artificial insemination by donor Legal Definition aid 1 of 2 transitive verb : to provide with what is useful in achieving an end conspiracy to counsel or aid draft resisters—K. A. Cohen —often used in the phrase aid and abet see also abet intransitive verb : to be of use aided in the commission of the crime aider noun aid 2 of 2 noun 1 : an act of aiding render aid to the principal 2 : help given especially : tangible means of assistance (as money or supplies) aid to the disabled giving aid and comfort to the enemy aids 1 of 2 noun plural of aid 1 as in aides a person who helps a more skilled person Jack is his mother's preferred aid in the kitchen, as his sister Janice is clumsy when it comes to chopping and peeling Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance aides assistants adjutants apprentices sidekicks deputies helpers adjuncts coadjutors lieutenants helpmates help helpmeets servants employees mates workers maids auxiliaries attendants hands subordinates legmen right hands laborers handmaidens scullions underlings employes hirelings maidservants handmaids swampers girl Fridays man Fridays aides-de-camp gal Fridays 2 as in benefits a thing that helps a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles Synonyms & Similar Words benefits advantages help assets resources boons supports lifts hands blessings sustenances recourses pick-me-ups refuges windfalls godsends resorts Antonyms & Near Antonyms impediments hindrances disadvantages drawbacks encumbrances obstacles restraints obstructions inhibitors liabilities constraints minuses strangleholds See More 3 as in assists an act or instance of helping the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases Synonyms & Similar Words assists assistances help supports boosts lifts hands encouragements advice services backings guidance helping hands legs up abetments facilitations furtherances advancements promotions counsel benefactions nurturances sponsorships beneficences attentions patronages favors care succors charities attendances palliations reliefs hand-holdings assuagements philanthropies Antonyms & Near Antonyms hindrances obstructions restraints interferences constraints inhibitions frustrations repressions discouragements deterrences See More aids 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of aid as in helps to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end sought to aid her in her search for a dachshund puppy by looking online Synonyms & Similar Words assists helps supports abets facilitates reinforces promotes backs guides bolsters encourages backstops saves endorses bears a hand benefits sponsors eases comforts fosters advances rescues furthers champions launches forwards boosts serves stands one in good stead sustains props (up) patronizes attends succors indorses mentors advises counsels profits buttresses favors reenforces nurtures ministers (to) obliges heartens emboldens bails out delivers cares (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms hinders impedes hampers inhibits obstructs restrains interferes blocks handicaps constrains thwarts opposes bars frustrates sabotages baffles discourages strangles fails holds back balks foils retards inconveniences disappoints deserts lets down hurts harms stifles damages represses injures stunts disheartens straitens See More
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