Synonyms of aid

Noun


1. aid, assistance, help, resource

usage: a resource; "visual aids in teaching"

2. aid, assist, assistance, help, activity

usage: 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, economic aid, financial aid, gift

usage: money to support a worthy person or cause

4. care, attention, aid, tending, work

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

Verb


1. help, assist, aid, support, back up

usage: 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. help, aid, better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

usage: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"

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Definition and meaning of aid (Dictionary)