Students, do you know the difference between aid and aide?

(Ps. One is used as a noun and verb while the other is only used as a noun)

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Aid can be used as a verb meaning “help” or “assist” and as a noun meaning “assistance” or “relief.” Aide is a noun meaning “assistant.”🌍👌

  • Noun [Aid]: He cannot hear very well so the doctor gave him a hearing aid [machine to help one hear better] Verb[Aid]: Can you aid [help] me in my attempt to climb the mountain? Aide: John works as a nurse's aide [assistant] in the local hospital

  • AID Noun: It refers to assistance, support, or help given to someone in need. For example: Humanitarian aid was provided to the refugees. Verb: Aid can also function as a verb, meaning to provide assistance or support. For example: They aided the injured hiker by calling for help. AIDE Noun: It refers to a person who provides assistance, or serves as a helper. An aide is often someone who assists another person, especially in an official or professional setting. For example: She works as a teacher's aide in an elementary school.

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