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aid
noun
Help, assistance, or support given to someone in need; something that provides relief or makes a task easier. Can refer to both the act of helping and the resources or tools used to provide assistance.
Etymology
Example
"International organizations rushed to provide humanitarian aid to the earthquake victims, delivering medical supplies and emergency shelter."
Usage Notes
Aid is formal and often suggests organized or substantial help, especially in crises ('foreign aid', 'medical aid'). More elevated than 'help' but less personal than 'support.' Common in official, medical, and humanitarian contexts. Can be material (supplies) or abstract (guidance). Don't confuse with 'aide' (a person who assists).