Dictionary Check: aid

"aid" is a valid word!

Scrabble 4 points
Words with Friends 4 points

Definition

noun

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

Example: "visual aids in teaching"
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noun

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Example: "he gave me an assist with the housework"
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noun

gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

Example: "economic assistance to depressed areas"
noun

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

Example: "no medical care was required"
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verb

give help or assistance; be of service

Example: "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"
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verb

improve the condition of

Example: "These pills will help the patient"
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