| v. t. | 1. | To support, either by furnishing strength or means in coöperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist. | ||||||
| n. | 1. | Help; succor; assistance; relief. | ||||||
| 2. | The person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; a helper; an assistant. | |||||||
| 3. | (Eng. Hist.) A subsidy granted to the king by Parliament; also, an exchequer loan. | |||||||
| 4. | (Feudal Law) A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his lord on special occasions. | |||||||
| 5. | An aid-de-camp, so called by abbreviation;
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| Noun | 1. | aid - a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas"Synonyms: assistance, help |
| 2. | aid - 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" | |
| 3. | aid - a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause Synonyms: economic aid | |
| 4. | aid - the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention" | |
| Verb | 1. | aid - 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" |
| 2. | aid - improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" Synonyms: help |
| AID - Algebraic Interpretive Dialogue |
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