aide
aide Lexical Profile
aide Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An assistant or advisor to an important person, especially a political leader, diplomat, or senior official.
"A senior legislative aide briefed the senator on the proposed environmental bill before the committee hearing."
North American A support worker who assists professionals or cares for individuals in a hospital, nursing home, or classroom setting.
"The teacher's aide worked closely with small groups of students to help them improve their reading skills."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'aide' with its homophone 'aid'. 'Aide' is strictly a noun referring to a person who acts as an assistant, whereas 'aid' can be both a noun and a verb meaning help, support, or a helpful device (such as 'hearing aid' or 'financial aid').
• Rhymes for aide
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 18th century as a shortening of French 'aide-de-camp' (literally 'camp helper'), from Middle French 'aide' ('helper'), ultimately from Latin 'adiutare' ('to help').