aide
/eɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: aides
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An assistant.
Noun
Examples
The aide rides, along with the president's physician, in the “control car,” third in line in the motorcade.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An officer who acts as assistant to a more senior one; an aide-de-camp.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “aide” mean?
An assistant.
Is “aide” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.