Dictionary Entry
aid
aid is a 3-letter English word with 12 senses as transitive verb, noun, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: To support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist. Face value is 4 in Scrabble and 4 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
3 letters · Scrabble 4 · Words With Friends 4 · 12 senses
Definitions
- 1transitive verb
To support, either by furnishing strength or means in cooperation to effect a purpose, or to prevent or to remove evil; to help; to assist.
- 2transitive verb
Help; succor; assistance; relief.
- 3transitive verb
The person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; a helper; an assistant.
- 4transitive verb
A subsidy granted to the king by Parliament; also, an exchequer loan.
- 5transitive verb
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his lord on special occasions.
- 6transitive verb
An aid-de-camp, so called by abbreviation; as, a general's aid.
- 7noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
"no medical care was required"
"the old car needs constant attention"
- 8noun
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"
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- 9noun
a resource
"visual aids in teaching"
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- 10noun
money to support a worthy person or cause
- 11verb
improve the condition of
"These pills will help the patient"
Synonyms
- 12verb
give help or assistance; be of service
"Everyone helped out during the earthquake"
"Can you help me carry this table?"
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