Definitions

first aid

NOUN

emergency care

Synonyms

WEAK

emergency assistance emergency treatment

Example Sentences

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They eventually found a first aid kit to treat his open wound, but there was only a single bandage.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"In simple terms, he would not have survived, however quickly he received first aid, CPR or expert medical treatment," the judge added.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Page also wants more people to learn resuscitation skills, either through first aid training or even at home.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Crew members tried to give him first aid, but to no avail, said Alok Singh, the late captain’s brother-in-law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Gideon taught him basic first aid, and when Sergio had a test in biology, they studied together.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin