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aided

/ˈeɪ.dɪd/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To help or support someone or something.

    - "She aided her brother in completing his homework."
    - "The organization aided the refugees in their time of need."
  • Verb

    To provide financial assistance or subsidies.

    - "The government aided small businesses during the economic crisis."
    - "The scholarship aided students in paying for their education."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈeɪ.dɪd/



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Synonyms

assist , befriend , bestand , cooperate , help , promote , relieve , succor , support , sustain
Variants
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aid , aided , aider , aiders , aiding , aids
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to help' in Old English.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'aided' is related to the word 'aid', which has been used since Old English.

  2. In some contexts, 'aided' can also refer to a medical device that helps individuals with disabilities.


Related Concepts
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  1. Assistance: The act of helping or providing support to someone or something.

  2. Subsidy: A payment or grant made by the government or an organization to help cover the costs of something.


Culture
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In literature, 'aided' is often used to describe acts of kindness and selflessness.

How to Memorize "aided"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize helping someone or something, like giving a hand or providing support.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'aided' with words like 'help' or 'support'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Aids' for 'Assistance' to remember the meaning of 'aided'.


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