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1. aid - noun

· a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; "visual aids in teaching"; "his job was to give technical assistance over the phone"

Synonym(s): assistance, help

Hypernym(s): resource




2. aid - noun

· 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"

Synonym(s): assist, assistance, help

Hypernym(s): activity




3. aid - noun

· gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause; "economic assistance to depressed areas"

Synonym(s): economic_aid, financial_aid, assistance, financial_assistance, economic_assistance

Hypernym(s): gift




4. aid - noun

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

Synonym(s): care, attention, tending

Hypernym(s): work




5. aid - verb

· 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"

Synonym(s): help, assist

Hypernym(s): support, back_up




6. aid - verb

· improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"

Synonym(s): help

Hypernym(s): better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate





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