What is another word for aid?

Common synonyms for aid include care, financialaid, attention, assist, assistance.

What is the opposite of aid?

Antonyms of aid include hinder, obstruct, impede, thwart, prevent.

Synonyms for

Aid

Verb / eɪd / Another word for aid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Assistance, support, or help given to someone in need.

Synonyms & similar words

care financialaid attention assist assistance help economicaid tending help assistance support relief backing encouragement service succor boost hand assist abet facilitate cooperation collaboration contribution furtherance reinforcement

Synonyms by register

Formal

assistance support help succor

Informal

help support leg up hand

Literary

succor boon alleviation

Antonyms

hinder obstruct impede thwart prevent block resist

Common collocations

first aid
medical aid
foreign aid
seek aid
provide aid
offer aid
aid and abet
aid organizations

Word family

noun aid

verb aid

adjective aiding

Usage note

While 'aid' can be used as both a noun and a verb, it is often perceived as slightly more formal than 'help'. 'Aid and abet' is a common legal phrase.