aid (noun)
1: a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas" [syn: assistance, help]
2: 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" [syn: assist, assistance, help]
3: a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause [syn: [[economic aid]]]
4: the work of caring for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needed constant attention" [syn: care, attention, tending]
aid
(verb)
1: 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" [syn: help, assist]
2: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" [syn: help]