Word
aiding
Phoneticsaid·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈeɪdɪŋ/
UK/ˈeɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of helping
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of giving help or support to someone.
n. the act of providing assistance, support, or relief to a person or cause.
“The aiding of the local community after the storm was a group effort.”
“The systematic aiding of refugees required coordination between several international non-governmental organisations.”
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02legal assistance
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Law Formal · Technical
n. helping someone to do something, especially something illegal.
n. the act of assisting in the commission of a crime or a specific action; frequently paired with 'abetting'.
“He was charged with aiding and abetting the robbery.”
“The prosecution argued that by providing the getaway vehicle, the defendant was guilty of aiding the primary suspects.”
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Usage
Often used in fixed phrases like 'aiding and abetting'.
Real-World Examples
“The new stall is involving even more members of the family, with Robles’ sister aiding in the business’ paperwork and his brother helping with day-to-day operations.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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