noun
Uncommon
aiding
AY-dihng
Aiding (noun) means the act of helping or assisting someone. Example: “Aiding the injured hiker took priority over reaching the summit.”
noun
1
The act of helping or assisting someone.
"Aiding the injured hiker took priority over reaching the summit."
How to use aiding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "aid," used as a noun for the act of helping.
Common pairings
aiding and abetting
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Word forms
- Plural
- aidings
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Rhymes for aiding
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What does “aiding” mean?
The word “aiding” means the act of helping or assisting someone. In plain terms, the -ing form of "aid," used as a noun for the act of helping.
How do you pronounce “aiding”?
“Aiding” is pronounced AY-dihng (/ˈeɪ.dɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “aiding” in a sentence?
Here is “aiding” used in a sentence: “Aiding the injured hiker took priority over reaching the summit.”
What part of speech is “aiding”?
“Aiding” is a noun.
Is “aiding” a common word?
“Aiding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
