aid

Definition

  • n. a resource
  • n. the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
  • n. money to support a worthy person or cause

Word forms

Past participle
aided
Present participle
aiding
Past tense
aided
Third person singular
aids

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The organization provides aid to families in need.

  2. vt.

    She decided to aid her friend with the project.

  3. vi.

    He always tries to aid anyone who asks for help.

  4. n.

    The computer's aid system checks for errors automatically.