Definitions for aid

Overview of noun aid

The noun aid has 4 senses? (first 3 from tagged texts)

1. (10) aid, assistance, help

(a resource; "visual aids in teaching")

2. (9) aid, assist, assistance, help

(the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading")

3. (6) aid, economic aid, financial aid

(money to support a worthy person or cause)

4. care, attention, aid, tending

(the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention")

Overview of verb aid

The verb aid has 2 senses? (first 2 from tagged texts)

1. (36) help, assist, aid

(give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house")

2. (1) help, aid

(improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient")