˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

aide

[ eyd ]

noun

  1. an assistant or helper, especially a paid employee:

    Years ago, my mom was a teacher’s aide in a kindergarten classroom.

  2. During the war she worked as an aide in a field hospital, changing bedpans and cleaning floors.

  3. an assistant or advisor to a public figure, especially one who works for a person in public office:

    He is a journalist and former White House aide.

  4. The agency just called to say my mom's aide didn't show up this morning.



aide

/ ±ðɪ»å /

noun

  1. an assistant
  2. social welfare an unqualified assistant to a professional welfare worker
  3. short for aide-de-camp
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Confusables Note

See aid.
Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of aide1

An Americanism first recorded in 1770–80; from French: literally, “helperâ€; aid
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

“I don’t see it yet,†the aide said, granted anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, “but down the road, it’s possible.â€

From

Prince Andrew's involvement with an alleged Chinese spy came at a time his chief aide and other royals believed his reputation was "irrecoverable".

From

The aide, who worked in the president's office, said Yoon would argue his points "loudly and forcefully", making it "uncomfortable" to voice an alternative opinion.

From

So, even if a disabled person doesn’t need the money, many intentionally stay under federal poverty limit thresholds because their job doesn’t have healthcare, or they aren’t able to function without a home health aide.

From

Mr Patrushev, who is now an aide to President Putin, is one of the most powerful figures in Russia.

From

Advertisement

Related ˜yÐÄvlogs

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement