what does aid mean?
AID as NOUN
- Meaning
- the work of caring for or attending to someone or something
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- no medical care was required
- the old car needed constant attention
Hypernyms(s) aid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
Hypernyms(s) aid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
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- visual aids in teaching
- economic assistance to depressed areas
Hypernyms(s) aid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause
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Hypernyms(s) aid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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AID as VERB
- Meaning
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- These pills will help the patient
Hypernyms(s) aid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- give help or assistance
- be of service
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- Everyone helped out during the earthquake
- Can you help me carry this table?
- She never helps around the house
Hypernyms(s) aid is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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