aide

noun

ˈād How to pronounce aide (audio)
Synonyms of aidenext
: a person who acts as an assistant
a teacher's aide
specifically : a military officer who acts as an assistant to a superior officer

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The senate office hired several congressional aides. the nurse's aide will bring you an extra pillow
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For Maryland nurses, aides, teachers and service workers, that can mean the difference between investing a small amount from each paycheck and staying locked out of wealth-building opportunities entirely. — Michael Faulkender, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026 Mundubile disputes the account, saying his aides were unarmed. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026 However, employment of more experienced workers in those same occupations, and for workers of all ages in roles less exposed to AI like home healthcare aides, have remained stable or continued to grow. — Maria Black, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 The report, however, notes that Uthmeier was in a position of authority over the aides leading the negotiations. — Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aide

Word History

Etymology

short for aide-de-camp

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aide was in 1777

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“Aide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aide. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

aide

noun
ˈād How to pronounce aide (audio)
: a person who acts as an assistant

Medical Definition

aide

noun
ˈād How to pronounce aide (audio)
: a person who acts as an assistant
volunteer aides
psychiatric aides
see nurse aide

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