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encouragement vs aid

aid vs encouragement

encouragement and aid both are nouns.

encouragement is not a verb while aid is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encouragement Yes No No No
aid Yes No Yes No
As nouns, aid is a hypernym of encouragement; that is, aid is a word with a broader meaning than encouragement:
  • encouragement: the act of giving hope or support to someone
  • aid: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Other hypernyms of encouragement include assist, assistance, help.
encouragement (noun) aid (noun)
the act of giving hope or support to someone the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
the expression of approval and support the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
the feeling of being encouraged 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
encouragement (verb) aid (verb)
improve the condition of
give help or assistance; be of service
Difference between encouragement and aid

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