aid
Translation
aid (noun), help (noun), to aid (verb), to help (verb)
Examples
They sent humanitarian aid to the victims.
They sent humanitarian aid to the victims.
A hearing aid helps him hear better.
A hearing aid helps him hear better.
He aided the police in their investigation.
He aided the police in their investigation.
Grammar Patterns
((noun, uncountable)) help or support. They sent humanitarian aid to the victims.
((noun, countable)) a device that helps someone. A hearing aid helps him hear better.
((verb: to aid sb./sth.)) to help or assist someone/something. He aided the police in their investigation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: help, assistance, support
Etymology
From Old French 'aide' (help), from Latin 'adiutare' (to help).
Memory Tips
'First aid' is the first help you give. 'Aid' is simply help.