Antonyms for aide


Grammar : Noun
Spell : eyd
Phonetic Transcription : eɪd


Definition of aide

Origin :
  • 1777, short for aide-de-camp (1660s), French, literally "camp assistant" (see aid (n.)).
  • noun assistant
Example sentences :
  • An aide arrived with an order to Hertford, and then he loosed his eager cavalry.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • “We ought to be in the City of Mexico in a day or two, sir,” resumed the aide.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • Jeffords and the aide bided here on the heights with the Indians.
  • Extract from : « When the West Was Young » by Frederick R. Bechdolt
  • At the usual hour, his aide, coming for orders, rapped at his door.
  • Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson
  • There was no answer, and, opening the door, the aide glanced inside.
  • Extract from : « The Destroyer » by Burton Egbert Stevenson
  • I went on that day as an aide goes with his general into a charge.
  • Extract from : « Dwellers in the Hills » by Melville Davisson Post
  • The aide—a favourite with his general—had ventured to demur.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • An aide of Jackson's—Sandy Pendleton it was said—leaped to the ground.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • He mounted the aide's and galloped back to Johnston, near the Henry House.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston
  • "When you want a purchaser for that horse, I'm your man," said the aide.
  • Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Synonyms for aide

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