aid

• Substantivo que designa ajuda, assistência ou apoio prestado a quem precisa, frequentemente em forma de recursos, dinheiro ou serviços; também pode se referir a um auxílio ou subsídio concedido.

A noun referring to help, assistance, or support provided to someone in need, often in the form of resources, money, or services.

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1. Help or assistanceB1formal

   Practical help or support given to someone in need.

   Ajuda

   • The organization provides aid to refugees.
   • She came to his aid when he fell.
   • Financial aid is available for low-income students.

   Sinônimosassistancehelpreliefservicesuccorsupport

   Antônimosblockagehindranceimpedimentobstruction

2. Tool or deviceB1formal

   An object or device that helps perform a specific task.

   Recurso auxiliar

   • He uses a hearing aid to amplify sounds.
   • Visual aids like charts help explain complex ideas.
   • The first aid kit contains bandages and antiseptic.

   Sinônimosappliancedevicegadgetimplementinstrumenttool

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de ajudar, apoiar ou prestar assistência a alguém ou a algo. Pode também significar facilitar ou contribuir para que algo aconteça.

A verb used to indicate the act of providing help, support, or assistance to someone or something.

1. Help or assistB1formal

   To provide support, help, or assistance to someone or something.

   Ajudar

   • The organization aids refugees in finding shelter.
   • She aided her colleague with the complex report.
   • The medication aids in reducing inflammation.

   Sinônimosabetassisthelprelieveservesuccorsupport

   Antônimosblockhamperimpedeobstruct

2. Facilitate or promoteB2formal

   To make something easier or more likely to happen.

   Facilitar

   • Good lighting aids concentration while studying.
   • The new software aids in data analysis.
   • Regular exercise aids in maintaining a healthy weight.

   Sinônimosadvanceassistboostencourageexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelppromotesupport

   Antônimoshamperimpedeobstruct