aid
/eɪd/ · aid
noun
- Help, assistance, or relief given to someone in need. She offered her aid to the stranded travelers.
- A person who helps; an assistant or helper. The laboratory aid prepared the samples for analysis.
- Something that provides help or support; a material source of assistance. Weight‑loss aids often include dietary supplements and exercise programs.
verb
- To give help or support to; to assist. The nurse aided the surgeon during the operation.
- To make easier or more possible; to facilitate. Modern technology aids communication across continents.
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Did you know? The term “first aid” was popularized in the 19th century by the British Red Cross, establishing a formal system of immediate assistance for the injured.