Aid, help, grant, and assistance all refer to acts of selflessly pitching in to lessen the burden of someone else. Human beings have a tendency to be philanthropic and cannot see other fellow human beings in distress, which is why they always come forward to sort out the problems faced by others. The two words help and aid are very confusing for some people as they roughly have the same meaning. However, there is a lot of difference in the contexts they are used and also their usage. This article will remove all doubts from the minds of readers regarding their meaning and usage.
Key Takeaways
- Help is mostly used as a verb whereas aid is mostly used as a noun.
- Help is an action word that describes the act of assistance, whereas aid can take any form, including humanitarian, legal, monetary, depending on the circumstances.
- Charity organizations come forward to help the victims of a natural disaster. Help is the actual act of assistance, whereas aid is a noun that refers to the assistance being provided.
