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aide

noun

Meaning

A person who helps or assists someone, especially a political leader, a boss, or a public figure, in carrying out their duties.

Examples

She served as a trusted aide to the senator for many years.
The CEO's executive aide managed his schedule and communications.

Synonyms: assistant, helper, deputy, protégé, confidant

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aide (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈeɪd/

Definition

A person who helps or assists someone, especially a political leader, a boss, or a public figure, in carrying out their duties.

Examples

She served as a trusted aide to the senator for many years.
The CEO's executive aide managed his schedule and communications.
He was appointed as a special aide to the ambassador.

How to Use aide

aide to (prepositional phrase): Indicates the person or position that the aide assists. — "He worked as an aide to the governor for five years."
chief aide (collocation): The principal or most important assistant. — "The chief aide managed the entire office staff."

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