Aid

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪd/

Aid (noun)

  1. Assistance given to someone in need.
  2. Money or resources given to help a country or organization.
  3. Items like food or medicine given during a crisis.

Examples

  • The teacher offered aid to struggling students.
  • Volunteers provided aid to the elderly.

Common collocations: offer aid, seek aid, receive aid, financial aid, apply for aid

Aid (verb)

  1. To give support or assistance to someone.

Examples

  • She aided her friend with the project.
  • The nurse aided the doctor during surgery.

Synonyms of Aid

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Aid

  • — When discussing actions that obstruct or delay.