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aids   (TTS Sound)

The noun aids has 1 sense

• AIDS, acquired immune deficiency syndrome -- (a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles)

The noun aid has 4 senses

• aid, assistance, help -- (a resource; "visual aids in teaching")


• aid, 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")


• aid, economic aid, financial aid -- (money to support a worthy person or cause)


• care, attention, aid, tending -- (the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention")

The verb aid has 2 senses

• help, assist, aid -- (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")


• help, aid -- (improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient")