/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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