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Definition aid in British English

aid noun

noun
/eɪd/
1

money, food, or other help that an organization or government gives to a country or area where people need it, for example because of a war or flood

Example

The UN provided emergency economic aid to the refugees.

Example

She said the government should spend more on overseas aid.

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1.1

money that a government gives to a person, group, or organization that it wishes to help

Example

financial aid for small businesses

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2

help with doing something

Example

The police tried to enlist the aid of the public in solving the crime.

Example

Several people heard her screams, but no one went to her aid.

Example

Chromosomes can be seen with the aid of a microscope.

Example

The pupils created the wall painting with the aid of a local artist.

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3

something that makes it easier to do something

Example

Hypnosis can be an aid to giving up smoking.

Example

Songs can be very useful as memory aids.

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Definition aid in British English