noun
aiding
AY-dihng
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
Word Forms
aidings plural
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_____ the injured hiker took priority over reaching the summit.