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aid

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01noun

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

“visual aids in teaching”

“his job was to give technical assistance over the phone”

02noun

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

“he gave me an assist with the housework”

“could not walk without assistance”

03noun

gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause

“economic assistance to depressed areas”

04noun

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

“no medical care was required”

“the old car needs constant attention”

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05verb

give help or assistance; be of service

“Everyone helped out during the earthquake”

“Can you help me carry this table?”

06verb

improve the condition of

“These pills will help the patient”

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