Aids — synonyms, definition

1. aids (Noun)

12 synonyms

acquired immune deficiency syndrome assistances assistants assists attentions cares economic aid* financial aid* helpers helps supporters tendings

6 definitions

aids (Noun) — A serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles.

aids (Noun) — A resource. ex. "visual aids in teaching"

aids (Noun) — The activity of contributing to the fulfilment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose. ex. "rescue party went to their aid"

aids (Noun) — Money to support a worthy person or cause.

aids (Noun) — The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something. ex. "no medical aid was required"

aids (Noun) — A person who contributes to the fulfilment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

7 types of

activities gifts immunodeficiency infectious disease resources workers works

116 types

Aides TLCs accommodations accomplices actor's assistant* appeals attendants attenders auxiliaries baby sitting* babysittings bat boy* birthing coach* boosts cat's-paws chief assistant* coadjutors comforts confederates dental assistant* • • •

2. aids (Verb)

2 definitions

aids (Verb) — Give assistance; be of service.

aids (Verb) — Improve the condition of. ex. "These pills will aid the patient"

8 types of

ameliorates amends backs up betters improves meliorates mends supports

24 types

alleviates assists attends attends to avails benefacts benefits bootstraps brings around cares cures does good eases expedites facilitates gives care hastens heals helps out serves • • •