🩹first aid

noun
/ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example Sentences

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

Example Expressions

first aid kit

Synonyms

emergency care, medical aid, initial treatment, urgent care

Antonyms

neglect, inattention

Collocations

first aid training, first aid course, first aid box, administer first aid

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