aid
noun / verb
help or assistance; to help
“The charity sent aid to the region.”
Sound-alikes
aid vs aide
Aid means help (as a noun or verb). An aide is a person, an assistant.
Quick test: The aidE is an Employee. Aid is the help itself.
aide
noun
an assistant to an important person
“The senator's aide answered the phone.”
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Drop each word into the blank. The explanation tells you why one works and the other doesn't.
The student applied for financial ______.
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Questions about aid vs aide
What is the difference between aid and aide?
Aid means help (as a noun or verb). An aide is a person, an assistant.
How do I remember aid vs aide?
The aidE is an Employee. Aid is the help itself.
Are there exceptions?
"First aid", "hearing aid" and "financial aid" all use aid. "Teacher's aide" means the assistant.
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