aid

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a tool or piece of equipment that helps you do something.

n. a device or material source of assistance that facilitates a task or compensates for a physical disability.

“Visual aids like charts and photos can help students understand the lesson.”

“The elderly man relied on a hearing aid to participate in family conversations during the noisy holiday dinner.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal

v. to help or support someone or something.

v. to provide support or assistance to further the progress of an action or person.

日本語:支援する※

Español:ayudar

“The new software is designed to aid teachers in grading exams more quickly.”

“The research was specifically funded to aid the development of sustainable energy solutions for rural communities.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a person who acts as an assistant.

n. a person who acts as an assistant or helper; often used interchangeably with 'aide'.

“She worked as a teacher's aid for three years before getting her own classroom.”

“The executive hired a personal aid to manage his complex travel schedule and daily correspondence.”

C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Sports Technical

n. the way a rider uses their hands and legs to control a horse.

n. the signals given by a rider to a horse using the hands, legs, voice, and body weight.

“The rider used subtle leg aids to tell the horse to move faster.”

“Mastering the coordination of natural aids is essential for any equestrian wishing to compete at a professional level.”