5 letter words starting with AID

Parts of Speech

Aided is a verb.

Definitions

To aid means to help or assist someone or something. Aided is the past tense and past participle form of aid.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈeɪdɪd/

UK: /ˈeɪdɪd/

Origin and Usage

Aided comes from the Middle English word "ayden" which means "to help." It has been in use since the 14th century. Aided is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of providing assistance or support to someone or something.

Synonyms

Assist, support, help, back, facilitate, promote, encourage, abet, boost, lend a hand.

Related Words

Abide, ailed, aimed, aired, bided, biker, biles, bined, biter, blued.

Example Sentences

1. She aided her friend in completing the project on time.
2. The government has aided the refugees by providing shelter and food.
3. The new technology has aided in the growth of the company.
4. The medicine aided in reducing the pain and inflammation.
5. The police department aided in finding the missing child.

Parts of Speech

Aides is a noun.

Definitions

Aides refers to one or more individuals who assist or support someone in a position of power, such as a political leader or executive.

Pronunciations

• US: /eɪdz/
• UK: /eɪdz/

Origin and Usage

The word aides comes from the French word "aide" which means "helper" or "assistant." It has been used in English since the 18th century to refer to individuals who provide support or assistance to someone in a position of power, such as a political leader or executive.

Synonyms

• Assistants
• Supporters
• Advisors
• Helpers
• Collaborators

Related Words

• Aside
• Aimed
• Aisle
• Aroma
• Asset

Example Sentences

• The presidents aides were busy preparing for his upcoming speech.
• The CEO relied heavily on her team of aides to manage the day-to-day operations of the company.
• The governors aides worked tirelessly to ensure that her policies were implemented successfully.