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noun

Definition of aidnext
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as in aide
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

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as in benefit
a thing that helps a dictionary is a handy aid for working crossword puzzles

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as in assistance
an act or instance of helping the clerk asked if she needed any aid carrying out her purchases

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aid

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verb

ˈād How to pronounce aid (audio)
as in to assist
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

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Recent Examples of aid
Noun
Notable New polling for the IMEU Policy Project, conducted by YouGov, suggests that cutting off military aid to Israel is a popular position in the six states that will vote first in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Lee donated around $15,000 toward relief aid for Gary residents, while Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton added another $15,000. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
In 2025, Flores’ handlers offered her between 1 and 3 million rubles to aid in the murder of Verzilov. — News Desk, Artforum, 26 Aug. 2026 That could include sanctions against entities in India, Malaysia or other countries if they’re found to be aiding Iran. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aid
  1. aide
  2. benefit
  3. assistance
  4. assist
  5. assistant
  6. advantage
  7. help
  8. apprentice
Noun
  • The Jackson campaign had commandeered the green room Bottoms and her aides were supposed to use for the event.
    — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • While aides for the Sussexes insist that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have no plans to become working royals in the future, Harry is said to be hoping to reconcile with his family and spend more time with his father.
    — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of aide
Noun
  • For developers, the benefit is the ability to compare infrastructure tradeoffs before committing to construction.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Among the things the neighborhood would stand to benefit from, De La Torre said, are financial and legal support for street vendors who keep the commerce district alive, drug treatment programs, and housing assistance.
    — Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The assistance, which helps pay for basic needs such as housing and food, would nearly double under a new policy.
    — Ted Hesson, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • This time, each space will have trained advisers on site from open to close to assist customers.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Amazon originally conceived of the idea to assist with labeling reams of data on its sprawling webstore, The New York Times reported.
    — Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Cignetti, who worked as a Saban assistant from 2007 to 2010, clapped back.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Ball, who collaborated with two camera operators and two assistants on Tucci in Italy, then designed shots as unobtrusive as possible so the contributors could feel comfortable.
    — Matthew Jacobs, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of assistant
Noun
  • Along with trying to shave the Republican advantage in the district's dozen-plus rural counties, Bohannan is also trying to gain a foothold in its more urban and suburban hubs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Companies are exploring different robotic designs for transportation, industrial work and mobility, with quadruped systems offering potential advantages on uneven terrain.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • With no passing vehicles to call on for help, the pair began walking across the salt flats in search of assistance.
    — Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At the elementary level, independence may include children organizing their own assignments, managing time, asking for help, and accepting responsibility.
    — Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • The construction of the statue, completed in 1852, involved an enslaved apprentice.
    — Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
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