B2noun 1K

Aid

🇬🇧 UK /["/eɪd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/eɪd/"]/

Meaning of Aid

money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations

In simple words: Help or support someone.

Aid in a sentence

• The organization provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.
• He received financial aid to help pay for his college tuition.
• Many countries send aid to help rebuild communities after a crisis.
• She used visual aids to enhance her presentation.
• With the aid of modern technology, we can accomplish tasks more efficiently.

How to use Aid

Use 'aid' in both formal and informal situations. Appropriate for discussing help in emergencies or support in education. Avoid in casual settings where simpler words like 'help' are preferred.

Grammar pattern

aid + object

Memory hint

Think of 'AID' as 'Always In Demand' for support.

Related words

Collocations with Aid

• emergency
• humanitarian
• cash
• appeal for
• call for
• extend
• agency
• worker
• budget
• ask for
• enlist
• come to somebody’s
• in aid of
• with the aid of
• without the aid of
• effective
• essential
• useful
• aid to

Synonyms for Aid

• assist
• help
• support
• facilitate
• boost

Opposites of Aid

• hinder
• obstruct
• neglect

Common mistakes with Aid

• Confused with 'aide', which refers to a helper or assistant.
• Omitting the object, as in saying 'She aids' instead of 'She aids the students.'
• Using 'aid' as a noun without a clear context, such as 'I need aid' without specifying.

Frequently asked questions about Aid

What does Aid mean?

Help or support someone.

What is the definition of Aid?

money, food, etc. that is sent to help countries in difficult situations

How do you use Aid in a sentence?

The organization provided aid to the victims of the natural disaster.

Can you give another example of Aid?

He received financial aid to help pay for his college tuition.

What are synonyms for Aid?

Common alternatives include assist, help, support, facilitate, boost.

What is the opposite of Aid?

Opposite meanings include hinder, obstruct, neglect.

What words go with Aid?

It commonly pairs with emergency, humanitarian, cash, appeal for, call for, extend, agency, worker, budget, ask for, enlist, come to somebody’s, in aid of, with the aid of, without the aid of, effective, essential, useful, aid to.

What are common mistakes when using Aid?

Confused with 'aide', which refers to a helper or assistant. Omitting the object, as in saying 'She aids' instead of 'She aids the students.' Using 'aid' as a noun without a clear context, such as 'I need aid' without specifying.

How do you pronounce Aid?

US: /["/eɪd/"]/, UK: /["/eɪd/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Aid?

Use 'aid' in both formal and informal situations. Appropriate for discussing help in emergencies or support in education. Avoid in casual settings where simpler words like 'help' are preferred.

What CEFR level is Aid?

"Aid" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.