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alleviate vs aid

aid vs alleviate

alleviate is not a noun while aid is a noun.

alleviate and aid both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alleviate No No Yes No
aid Yes No Yes No
As verbs, aid is a hypernym of alleviate; that is, aid is a word with a broader meaning than alleviate:
  • alleviate: make easier
  • aid: give help or assistance; be of service
Other hypernyms of alleviate include assist, help.
alleviate (noun) aid (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
alleviate (verb) aid (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain improve the condition of
make easier give help or assistance; be of service
Difference between alleviate and aid

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