aide
Translation
aide, assistant, helper
Examples
The senator's aide scheduled the meeting.
The senator's aide scheduled the meeting.
He works as a nurse's aide at the hospital.
He works as a nurse's aide at the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) aide someone's assistant The president's aide gave a statement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assistant, helper, deputy
Etymology
From French 'aide' (help), from 'aider' (to help), from Latin 'adiutare' (to help).
Memory Tips
Think of 'first aid' – an aide is someone who provides 'aid' or help.