The difference between Aid and Bestand

When used as verbs, aid means to (give) support (to), whereas bestand means to stand by or near.

Aid is also noun with the meaning: help.

check bellow for the other definitions of Aid and Bestand

  1. Aid as a noun (uncountable):

    Help; assistance; succor, relief.

    Examples:

    "He came to my aid when I was foundering."

  2. Aid as a noun (countable):

    A helper; an assistant.

  3. Aid as a noun (countable):

    Something which helps; a material source of help.

    Examples:

    "Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants."

  4. Aid as a noun (countable, British):

    An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.

  5. Aid as a noun (countable, British):

    An exchequer loan.

  6. Aid as a noun (countable, legal):

    A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.

  7. Aid as a noun (countable):

    An aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation.

    Examples:

    "The incompetent general's brilliant aid often made priceless suggestions."

  1. Aid as a verb (transitive):

    To (give) support (to); to further the progress of; to help; to assist.

  1. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To stand by or near; stand around.

  2. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To beset; stand around in hostility; harass.

  3. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To surround; encompass.

  4. Bestand as a verb (transitive):

    To serve; be of service to; be ready to serve or aid.

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