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aid
/eɪd/
help or support
The rescue team provided aid to the earthquake victims.
The rescue team gave help and support to the people affected by the earthquake.
general
Help or support given to someone in need, especially in the form of money, food, or other resources.
The government sent aid to the flood-affected regions.
The government provided help and resources to the areas hit by floods.
Can be used as a countable or uncountable noun.
general
To help or support someone, especially in a difficult situation.
She aided the elderly woman in crossing the street.
She helped the elderly woman cross the street.
When used as a verb, it is often followed by 'in' or 'to'.
Collocations
provide aidto give help or supportemergency aidimmediate help in a crisisfinancial aidmoney given to help someone
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Pro Tip
Noun and Verb Usage
'Aid' can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to help or support, while as a verb, it means to assist or support.
Gold Rule
Countable and Uncountable
'Aid' can be used as both a countable and uncountable noun. For example, 'The organization provides aid to the needy' (uncountable) and 'The government sent several aids to the disaster area' (countable).
Word Origin
From Middle English 'aide', from Old French 'aide', from Latin 'adiutare' meaning 'to help'.
Usage Notes
The word 'aid' can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to help or support, while as a verb, it means to assist or support.
Word Breakdown
a
prefix indicating action or state
prefixid
from Latin 'adiutare' meaning 'to help'
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