aide

noun
\ ˈād How to pronounce aide (audio) \

Definition of aide

: 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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Examples of aide in a Sentence

The senate office hired several congressional aides. the nurse's aide will bring you an extra pillow

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While reaching a deal with Beijing was always seen as important for Trump’s 2020 chances, the warning signs flashing on the economy and an 800-point tumble in the Dow last week have given advisers a jolt, White House aides said. NBC News, "Trump says U.S. 'far from a recession' as White House economic anxiety mounts," 20 Aug. 2019 But congressional aides said many in the party would forcefully oppose an Israeli decision to block two women of color from traveling to the country. Washington Post, "Netanyahu considers blocking Omar, Tlaib from entering Israel ahead of a planned weekend visit," 15 Aug. 2019 But congressional aides said many in the party would forcefully oppose an Israeli decision to block two women of color from traveling to the country. John Hudson, Ruth Eglash, Anchorage Daily News, "At Trump’s urging, Israel denies entry to Democratic congresswomen ahead of planned visit," 15 Aug. 2019 But congressional aides said many in the party would forcefully oppose an Israeli decision to block two women of color from traveling to the country. John Hudson, The Denver Post, "At Trump’s urging, Israel denies entry to Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib ahead of planned visit," 15 Aug. 2019 According to Politico, aides to the senator say the bill will have a number of high-profile co-sponsors. Jane Coaston, Vox, "A Republican senator is putting forward a bill to criminalize domestic terror," 14 Aug. 2019 White House aides said the president spent the day meeting with staff and preparing for Wednesday's travel. John Fritze, USA TODAY, "Donald Trump visits grief-stricken El Paso and Dayton even though some want him to stay away," 7 Aug. 2019 John Hickenlooper, another white guy running for president but who has a campaign much more pitiful than Beto’s, has reportedly left the option open to run for the Senate in Colorado according to an aide who spoke to CNN. Michael Arceneaux, Essence, "Opinion: Instead Of Begging Beto To Run For Senate, Support The Women Running," 7 Aug. 2019 That changed, however, when staff to Merkley and Sen. Jim Risch of Idaho met at the end of May while the Republican committee chairman was crafting a comprehensive bill on Saudi Arabia, aides to both lawmakers said. oregonlive.com, "Sen. Jeff Merkley gets closer to investigating Saudi students escaping U.S. justice, vows to continue effort," 26 July 2019

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First Known Use of aide

1777, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for aide

short for aide-de-camp

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More Definitions for aide

aide

noun
\ ˈād How to pronounce aide (audio) \

Kids Definition of aide

: a person who acts as an assistant a teacher's aide

aide

noun
\ ˈād How to pronounce aide (audio) \

Medical Definition of aide

: a person who acts as an assistant volunteer aides psychiatric aides — see nurse's aide

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