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aid vs alleviate

alleviate vs aid

aid is a noun but alleviate is not a noun.

aid and alleviate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
aid Yes No Yes No
alleviate No No Yes No
As verbs, alleviate is a hyponym of aid; that is, alleviate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than aid:
  • aid: give help or assistance; be of service
  • alleviate: make easier
aid (noun) alleviate (noun)
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause
aid (verb) alleviate (verb)
improve the condition of provide physical relief, as from pain
give help or assistance; be of service make easier
Difference between aid and alleviate

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