nounπShareHelp; assistance; succor, relief."He came to my aid when I was foundering."aidserviceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA helper; an assistant."The teacher uses visual aids like posters and videos to help students understand the lesson. "aidjobserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething which helps; a material source of help."Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants."aidmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort."Parliament granted special aids to the king to fund the costly war against France. "politicsgovernmentroyalhistoryfinanceeconomywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn exchequer loan."The struggling business received aids from the government to stay afloat. "governmentfinanceeconomyaidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions."Sir Reginald, the vassal, presented annual aids of grain and livestock to Lord Harrington as was custom upon the harvest festival. "propertyeconomyhistoryroyalvaluefinancegovernmentlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation."The general's aids scurried around the command tent, relaying orders to the troops. "militaryjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide support to; to further the progress of; to help; to assist."The tutor aids students who are struggling with math. "aidactionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo climb with the use of aids such as pitons."The experienced climber aids up the steep rock face, carefully placing pitons to help her ascend. "sporttechnicalaidactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
