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noun

Definition of aidnext
1
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
Extreme Weather Survivors concentrates on issues such as federal aid, debris clean-up and insurance reform. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Oct. 2026 The latest attack came as part of the ongoing war between the army and the RSF, which broke out in April 2023, triggering one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, according to aid organizations. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
Reflect Orbital remains adamant that reflecting sunlight could be a game changer for solar power generation, aiding during search and rescue missions, and responding to natural disasters. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 28 Oct. 2026 This is not the first time Sacramento police have been accused of aiding immigration enforcement. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 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
  • An aide to Kennedy reportedly paid a janitor with the same name to enter the race.
    — Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The slowdown could happen in a number of ways, GOP aides working on health policy told me — depending on how big an election night Democrats have.
    — David Lim, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of aide
Noun
  • On standard time, early risers get the benefit of a little more morning sunlight.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • When unnecessary costs accumulate, a small contractor may have less money available for raises, equipment, another apprentice or employee benefits.
    — Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation, with assistance from the FAA.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The doc tells the story of how more than 5,000 American lawyers, judges and legal experts became involved with CEELI, which was a pro bono initiative that provided technical legal assistance to former Soviet Bloc countries.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistance
Verb
  • About 90 minutes before the victims' bodies were discovered on Wednesday, officers were called to the Oberlin College campus to assist firefighters extinguishing a vehicle fire in a parking lot, authorities said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Use it for just a few minutes a day to stimulate collagen; the product also works to push in topical products and assist with lymphatic drainage.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of assist
Noun
  • Scott Cheney, a Utah assistant attorney general who serves as her principal legal adviser on elections, was out of the country.
    — Barton Gellman, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Montford, a Travis County assistant district attorney at the time, promised to stay with them.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of assistant
Noun
  • Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Joe Burrow gives the Bengals the quarterback advantage, and the extra preparation strengthens their case.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of advantage
Noun
  • Desperate Israelis called the authorities, pleading for help that would not arrive for hours.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday after Sri Lankan authorities received a distress call seeking medical help, said Thushara Rodrigo, the foreign ministry spokesperson.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of help
Noun
  • As Lubelo takes his final bow to thunderous applause, his mom beams a proud smile at the 11-year-old apprentice magician.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Wherever possible, leftover materials are reused or donated to local apprentice schools.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
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