aid

/eɪd/

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Also a verb

Meaning

  1. Money, food, or other supplies given to support a country, organization, or group in need.

    • The government sent emergency aid to the flood victims.

    • Have international agencies delivered the promised aid yet?

  2. Help or practical support provided to someone.

    • She rushed to the aid of a fallen cyclist.

    • Without immediate medical aid, the patient's condition would have worsened.

  3. A piece of equipment, device, or tool designed to make a specific task easier.

    • Visual aids can keep students engaged during a lengthy presentation.

    • He relies on a walking aid to get around his neighborhood.

Collocations

  • foreign aid
  • humanitarian aid
  • financial aid
  • first aid
  • come to the aid of
  • hearing aid
  • visual aid

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