aiders

Meanings

1. 1nounplural

   People who give help or support to others, often in a particular role or organization.

   Grammar: Plural of 'aider'; used with a plural verb, as in 'The aiders are trained.'

   Patterns

   • first aiders
   • care aiders
   • aiders and abettors

   The event was staffed by volunteer aiders who guided visitors.

   First aiders must renew their certificates every few years.

   The school hired several classroom aiders to support new students.

2. 2nounplurallegal

   People who assist someone in doing something, sometimes in a legal context.

   Grammar: Often used in legal phrases like 'aiders and abettors'.

   Patterns

   • aiders and abettors
   • an aider and abettor

   The court charged the men as aiders and abettors in the crime.

   Under the law, aiders can be punished as severely as the main offender.

Word forms

Common combinations

first aiders

All first aiders received a refresher course.

volunteer aiders

Volunteer aiders helped distribute food at the shelter.

care aiders

Care aiders assist elderly residents with daily tasks.

aiders and abettors

The gang and its aiders and abettors were arrested.

Synonyms and how they differ

helpers

More general and informal; it does not imply an official role.

assistants

Often suggests a paid or formal job helping someone.

supporters

Focuses on giving encouragement or backing, not direct physical help.

Word family

aid verb

To help or support someone.

aid noun

Help or assistance.

aider noun

A person who gives help.

Commonly confused: aiders or adders?

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