nounπShareHelp; assistance; succor, relief."He came to my aid when I was foundering."aidactionserviceorganizationessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helper; an assistant."My classmate, Sarah, was a great aid in understanding the difficult math problems. "aidservicejoborganizationpersonessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which helps; a material source of help."Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants."aidessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort."The government received a substantial aid for the country's defense initiative. "governmentpoliticsroyalhistorywarfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exchequer loan."The school received a substantial aid to help fund the new science lab. "financeeconomygovernmentessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions."The young knight paid the aid to his lord on the occasion of the king's coronation. "politicsgovernmentroyalhistoryfinanceessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation."The general's aide was responsible for scheduling his meetings. "militarypersonjobessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist."The teacher aided the student struggling with the math problem. "aidactionserviceorganizationsocietygovernmentbusinesshumanessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb with the use of aids such as pitons."The climber used pitons to aid her ascent up the steep rock face. "sporttechnicalaidactionessentialieltstoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
