aid

/ˈeɪd/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
“visual aids in teaching”
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
“he gave me an assist with the housework”
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
“economic assistance to depressed areas”
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
“no medical care was required”

verb

give help or assistance; be of service
“Everyone helped out during the earthquake”
improve the condition of
“These pills will help the patient”

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