SES PURNEA--Aid vs. aide An aide is an assistant or helper. The word always refers to a person. Aid is a noun referring to (1) assistance, or (2) something that assists (e.g., a hearing aid or a visual aid), and it’s also a verb meaning to assist. Some dictionaries list aid as a variant of aide, but the words are generally kept separate in edited writing. Examples >Aide A senior aide to the Archbishop of Canterbury has ridiculed the Bishop of London over his handling of the St Paul’s protest. [Evening Standard] These early physical therapists, known as reconstruction aides, received orders from physicians but did not evaluate patients. [Wellness and Physical Therapy, Sharon Fair] A 19-year-old teacher aide has been charged with grooming a girl while working at an intermediate school. [New Zealand Herald] >Aid South Korean officials said Tuesday the country has approved $6.94 million in aid to be sent to its neighbor. [CNN] Prospective hearing aid users were allowed to adjust their aids for comfort during all of these listening experiences. [Aural Rehabilitation, Raymond H. Hull] Murphy and Falchuk are aided by a strong cast including a scene-stealing Jessica Lange as the very steely magnolia next door. [Independent]
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 14:03:08 +0000
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