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aid
(/eI/d )

noun (n)

  • a resource(noun.attribute)
    Example:
    Visual aids in teaching.
    Synonym:
    assistance, help
    source: wordnet30
  • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose(noun.act)
    Example:
    Rescue party went to their aid.
    Synonym:
    assist, assistance, help
    source: wordnet30
  • money to support a worthy person or cause(noun.possession)
    Synonym:
    economic aid, financial aid
    source: wordnet30
  • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    attention, care, tending
    source: wordnet30
  • Help; succor; assistance; relief.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • give help or assistance; be of service(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    assist, help
    source: wordnet30
  • improve the condition of(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    help
    source: wordnet30
  • To support, either by furnishing strength or means in coöperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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