Word of the Day

Aid

August 30, 2025

/eɪd/

Noun/Verb

noun

1. a form of help

The medical attache partakes of neither kif nor distilled spirits, and must unwind without chemical aid. - Infinite Jest (1996) by David Foster Wallace (1962-2008) noun 2. assistance, help, support Promise yourself that you will be a success story, and I promise you that all the forces of the universe will unite to come to your aid; you might not feel today or for a while, but the longer you wait the bigger the prize. - George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950) verb 3. to help or assist Each of us must work for our own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think can be most useful. - Maria Skłodowska-Curie (1867-1934)  
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