CEFR B1

aid

noun, verb

Meaning

Help, support, or assistance given to someone or something, often in a difficult situation.

Examples

The charity provides financial aid to families in need.
He offered his aid to the injured hiker.

Synonyms: help, assist, support, succor

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aid (B1)

noun, verb

Pronunciation: /eɪd/

Definition

Help, support, or assistance given to someone or something, often in a difficult situation.

Examples

The charity provides financial aid to families in need.
He offered his aid to the injured hiker.
The new software is a great aid to productivity.

How to Use aid

aid in (prepositional phrase): To help in the process of something. — "The new technology will aid in streamlining our operations."
aid to (prepositional phrase): To provide help or support to someone or something. — "The medication served as an aid to his recovery."

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