definition of
aid

[1] #1 aid v. [help, assist] give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house". wn

[2] #2 aid n. [assistance, help] a resource; "visual aids in teaching". wn

[3] #3 aid n. [assist, assistance, help] the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading". wn

[4] #4 aid n. [economic aid, financial aid] money to support a worthy person or cause. wn

[5] #5 aid v. [help] improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient". wn