aide
word
/ˈeɪd/
/ˈeɪd/
Definition
An aide is a person who helps someone more important, usually in an office, school, hospital, or government setting.
Usage & Nuances
"Aide" is often used formally, especially for assistants in politics (like 'presidential aide'), schools (teacher's aide), or healthcare. Not used for general helpers or unpaid family help. Common error: confusing with 'aid', which means 'help' (the noun), while 'aide' is a person.
Spanish: ayudante - asistentePortuguese (BR): assistente - ajudantePortuguese (PT): assistente - ajudanteChinese (Simplified): 助手 - 助理Chinese (Traditional): 助手 - 助理Hindi: सहायक - सहकर्मीArabic: مساعدBengali: সহকারী - সহায়ক (প্রাতিষ্ঠানিক)Russian: помощник - ассистент (официально)Japanese: 助手 - アシスタント（職業的）Vietnamese: trợ lý - phụ tá (chính thức)Korean: 보좌관 - 조수 (공식적)Turkish: yardımcı - asistan (resmî)Urdu: معاون - مددگار (سرکاری / پیشہ ورانہ)Indonesian: asisten - pembantu (resmi)
Example Sentences
The senator and his top aide were seen leaving the building.
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The teacher relies on her aide to help with the students.
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She was hired as an aide in the hospital.
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My uncle works as an aide to the mayor.
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As a presidential aide, he travels all over the world.
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He started as an aide, but now he manages the whole office.
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