aid

CEFRC1

/eɪd/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Help or support given to someone or something.

  2. 02

    verb

    To help someone or something succeed or improve.

Examples

  • The House cut the budget for foreign aid.

  • The test is designed to aid in the diagnosis of various diseases.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A helper; an assistant.

  2. Something which helps; a material source of help.

  3. Help; assistance; succor, relief.

More examples

In context

  • He came to my aid when I was foundering.

  • Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants.

  • I need first aid.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English aide, eide, ayde, from Old French eide, aide, from aidier, from Latin adiūtō, adiūtāre (“to assist, help”). Cognates include Spanish ayuda, Portuguese ajuda and Italian aiuto.