What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aided
Example
The government has aided the victims of the natural disaster by providing food and shelter. [aided: verb]
Example
The teacher aided the student in solving the math problem. [aided: past tense]
assisted
Example
The nurse assisted the doctor during the surgery. [assisted: past tense]
Example
The company has assisted its employees in adapting to remote work. [assisted: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Assisted is more commonly used than aided in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aided and assisted?
Assisted is generally considered more formal than aided.
