Aided: meaning, definitions and examples

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aided

 

[ eɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past participle

The word 'aided' is the past tense and past participle form of the verb 'aid'. It means to have provided assistance or support to someone or something. This can refer to helping an individual, organization, or during a specific situation. The term is often used in contexts involving humanitarian efforts, medical help, or in a legal setting where support is given.

Synonyms

assisted, facilitated, helped, supported.

Examples of usage

  • She aided the victims of the disaster.
  • He was aided by his friends during tough times.
  • The volunteers aided in the recovery operations.
  • The scholarship aided many students in pursuing their dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "aided" in other languages:

🇵🇹 auxiliado

🇮🇳 सहायता किया गया

🇩🇪 unterstützt

🇮🇩 dibantu

🇺🇦 допоміжний

🇵🇱 wspierany

🇯🇵 援助された

🇫🇷 aidé

🇪🇸 ayudado

🇹🇷 yardımcı

🇰🇷 도움받은

🇸🇦 مساعد

🇨🇿 podporovaný

🇸🇰 podporovaný

🇨🇳 被帮助的

🇸🇮 podprt

🇮🇸 aðstoðað

🇰🇿 көмектескен

🇬🇪 დახმარებული

🇦🇿 kömək edilmiş

🇲🇽 ayudado

Etymology

The verb 'aid' originates from the Old French word 'aider', which means 'to help', 'to assist'. This term itself derives from the Latin 'adiutare', which is a frequentative form of the verb 'adjuvare', meaning 'to help'. The evolution of the word reflects its core meaning, which has been consistent through the ages as a term associated with providing support or assistance. As English developed, particularly during the Norman Conquest, many French words entered the English lexicon, and 'aid' became widely used. By the late 14th century, the word appeared in various texts and continued to evolve into the various forms we use today, including 'aided', representing its past tense.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,711 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.