aides Meaning & Definition
ˈād
What Does Aides Mean?
Aides is used as a noun meaning a person who acts as an assistant. It is also used to mean a military officer who acts as an assistant to a superior officer.
Quick Facts About Aides
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈād/ |
| Synonyms | aidoneus, hades and pluto |
| First known use | 1777 |
Aides Definition (Noun)
- a person who acts as an assistant
a teacher's aide
- a military officer who acts as an assistant to a superior officer
Synonyms of Aides
aidoneushadesplutoadjunctsadjutantsaidsapprenticesassistantscoadjutorsdeputieshelpershelpmateshelpmeetslieutenantsmatessidekicksadjunctadjutantaidapprenticeassistantcoadjutordeputyhelperhelpmatehelpmeetlieutenantmatesidekick
Aides synonyms and antonyms →Aides in a Sentence
a teacher's aide
the nurse's aide will bring you an extra pillow
served as an aide in his father's senatorial campaign
Word Forms & Grammar
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Words That Rhyme With Aides
Origin of Aides
short for aide-de-camp
First Known Use
1777