# aiding

Pronunciation: say "AY-ding" /ˈeɪ.dɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of aid. — present participle and gerund of aid
   - Simple: Present participle of aid. Use this form for help that is happening right now or going on over time.
   - _The charity is aiding thousands of displaced families this winter._
   - _By aiding the investigation, she earned a reduced sentence._

## Noun

2. The act of one who gives help or assistance to another.
   - Simple: The help that one person gives to another.
   - _The aiding of refugees became the center of her humanitarian work._
   - _His tireless aiding of the wounded earned the gratitude of the whole regiment._

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