aid

Words with a similar base: aid, economic_aid, financial_aid

'aid'

[aid.n.01] as in: a resource

'aid'

[aid.n.02] as in: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Examples:
he gave me an assist with the housework
could not walk without assistance
rescue party went to their aid
offered his help in unloading

'aid'

[aid.n.03] as in: money to support a worthy person or cause

'aid'

[care.n.01] as in: the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

Examples:
no medical care was required
the old car needs constant attention

'aid'

[help.v.01] as in: give help or assistance; be of service

Examples:
Everyone helped out during the earthquake
Can you help me carry this table?
She never helps around the house

'aid'

[help.v.02] as in: improve the condition of

Examples:
These pills will help the patient

Origins

					aid (English)
├── aide (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
│   └── adiuvare (Latin)
└── aidier (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    └── adiuto (Latin)
        └── adiuvo (Latin)

0.011s for 7 cards

Activity