Aed

Pronunciation: /eɪd/

Definitions of aed

noun a type of currency used in United Arab Emirates

Example Sentences

A1 I need to exchange my euros for Emirati dirhams (AED) before my trip to Dubai.

A2 The price of the souvenir in the shop was displayed in AED, so I had to convert it to my local currency.

B1 The hotel bill was in AED, but they also accepted payment in US dollars.

B2 When traveling to the UAE, it's important to have some AED cash on hand for small purchases.

C1 The currency exchange rate for AED to USD has been fluctuating recently, making it difficult to predict costs.

C2 As a frequent traveler to the Middle East, I always keep a stash of AED in my wallet for emergencies.

Examples of aed in a Sentence

formal The cost of the project was estimated at 10,000 aed.

informal I only have 50 aed left in my wallet.

slang Let's split the bill, I've got 20 aed on me.

figurative His words were like aed, valuable and precious.

Grammatical Forms of aed

• past tense: aed
• plural: aeds
• comparative: more aed
• superlative: most aed
• present tense: aeing
• future tense: will aed
• perfect tense: have aed
• continuous tense: is aeding
• singular: aed
• positive degree: aed
• infinitive: to aed
• gerund: aed
• participle: aed

Origin and Evolution of aed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'aed' originated from Latin 'aedes' meaning temple or building.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'aed' evolved to refer to a building or structure used for a specific purpose, such as a temple or government building, to its current usage in modern English as a unit of currency in some countries.