What does AIDES mean?

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.