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aid

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/eɪd/ · aid

The act of helping or assisting someone.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of helping or assisting someone.

کسی کی مدد کرنے یا حمایت کرنے کا عمل۔

مدد

madad

Synonyms

assistancesupporthelpمددسہارافاعلت

Antonyms

hindranceobstructionburdenرکاوٹوزنمشکل

Common Collocations

  • financial aid
  • aid package
  • foreign aid

Example Sentences

The charity provides aid to those in need.

یہ خیرات ضرورت مندوں کی مدد کرتی ہے۔

Yeh khairat zaroorat mandon ki madad karti hai.

Emergency aid was dispatched after the disaster.

آفت کے بعد ایمرجنسی مدد فراہم کی گئی۔

Aafat ke baad emergency madad faraham ki gayi.

She sought aid for her studies abroad.

اس نے بیرون ملک اپنی تعلیم کے لئے مدد طلب کی۔

Us ne beeroon mulk apni taleem ke liye madad talab ki.

Easily Confused With

aide:An aide is a person who assists another, while aid refers to the act of helping.
verbformal

To provide assistance or support to someone.

کسی کی مدد یا حمایت فراہم کرنا۔

مدد کرنا

madad karna

Synonyms

assistsupportfacilitateمدد کرناسہارا دیناعاون کرنا

Antonyms

hinderimpedeburdenرکاوٹ ڈالناروکنابوجھ ڈالنا

Common Collocations

  • aid someone in need
  • aid in the process
  • aid with funds

Example Sentences

They aim to aid the development of local businesses.

وہ مقامی کاروبار کی ترقی میں مدد کرنے کا ارادہ رکھتے ہیں۔

Woh maqami karobar ki taraqqi mein madad karne ka irada rakhte hain.

The government has promised to aid disaster victims.

حکومت نے آفت کے متاثرین کی مدد کا وعدہ کیا ہے۔

Hukumat ne aafat ke mutasirain ki madad ka wada kiya hai.

She offered to aid him with his project.

اس نے اس کے منصوبے میں مدد دینے کی پیشکش کی۔

Us ne us ke mansube mein madad dene ki peshkash ki.

Easily Confused With

aide:An aide is a person who assists another, while aid refers to the act of helping.

Word Family

aide
nounمعاون
aidless
adjectiveمدد سے محروم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Aid is like a helping hand.

Visualize two hands coming together in a supportive gesture.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کہ دوستی کا وعدہ وفا بھی کریں گے، پھر ان کی مدد کریں گے جو مدد کے طلب گار ہیں۔

Ke dosti ka wada wafa bhi karein ge, Phir un ki madad karein ge jo madad ke talab gar hain.

We will honor the promise of friendship, Then we will assist those who are in need of help.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

مدد مانگنے میں عیب نہیں

madad maangne mein aib nahi

There is no shame in asking for help.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "ade" — help, assistance

First known use: 14th century

The word 'aid' comes from the Old French word 'ade' which means help or assistance. It made its way into Middle English, retaining its meaning of providing support.