Kilo Lingo

/eɪd/

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Translation

Help or support, especially money, food, or medical care for people who need it.

Word origin

From Old French aide, from Latin adiutare, a form of adiuvare, meaning to help.

Origin
Latin
Root
adiuvare

Examples

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Here "aid" means money, food, and other help.

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"Come to someone's aid" means to help them.

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"First aid" is quick medical help given before a doctor comes.

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This word is part of lesson 43.