Word
aide
An aide is a person who assists someone, especially in a workplace or official setting.
Meanings
a person employed to help someone in an official, professional, or practical role
a staff member who helps in a school or classroom, supporting the teacher and students
a person who helps provide care and support in a healthcare or caregiving setting
Definition
An aide is someone whose job is to help another person with tasks, organization, or support. The word is often used for people who work for politicians, senior managers, or other public figures. It can also describe staff who support teachers, patients, or teams in everyday duties.
Examples
- The minister’s aide coordinated the schedule and quietly resolved last-minute conflicts.
- As an aide in the classroom, she supported small groups while the teacher led the lesson.
- I asked the aide to help me find the right room because the building layout was confusing.
- Their aide drafted a concise briefing note before the press conference began.
- His aide stayed calm and efficient, even as the event plans changed repeatedly.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse aide (a helper) with aid (help or assistance) and use the wrong spelling.
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