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   Help

   /help/

   

   verb

   • 1. make it easier for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources: "they helped her with domestic chores" Similar assistaidhelp outlend a hand tolend a helping hand togive assistance tocome to the aid ofsuccoraid and abetbe of service tobe of use tobe useful todo someone a favordo someone a servicedo someone a good turnbail/bale someone outcome to someone's rescuegive someone a leg upcooperate withdo one's bit forrally aroundpitch inchip ininformal:get someone out of a tight spotsave someone's baconsave someone's skinmuck in withget stuck in withOpposite hinder
   • ▪ improve (a situation or problem); be of benefit to: "upbeat comments about prospects helped confidence" Similar relievesootheamelioratealleviatemake bettereaseimproveassuagepalliatelessenmitigateremedycurehealrestoreOpposite worsenaggravate
   • ▪ assist (someone) to move in a specified direction: "I helped her up"
   • ▪ assist someone to put on or take off (a garment): "she would help him off with his coat"
   • 2. serve someone with (food or drink): "she helped herself to a cookie"
   • ▪ take something without permission: "just help yourself if you need anything"
   • 3. cannot or could not avoid: "he could not help laughing"
   • ▪ cannot or could not stop oneself from acting in a certain way: "she couldn't help herself; she burst into tears"

   noun

   • 1. the action of helping someone to do something; assistance: "I asked for help from my neighbors" Similar assistanceaida helping handsupportsuccoradviceguidancesolutionbenefituseadvantageservicecomfortavailcooperationcollaborationbackingencouragementinformal:a shot in the armOpposite hindrance
   • ▪ a person or thing that helps: "he was a great help"
   • ▪ a domestic employee: "she has taught herself to cook since the defection of the last of the village helps" Similar domestic workerdomestic helpdomestic servantcleanercleaning womancleaning ladyhome helpmaidhousemaidhousekeeperservanthired helphelperassistantemployeeworkerinformal:dailydaily womanskivvyMrs Mopdated:charwomancharladychararchaic:scullionabigail
   • ▪ giving assistance to a computer user in the form of displayed instructions: "a help menu"

   exclamation

   • 1. used as an appeal for urgent assistance: "Help! I'm drowning!"

   Word Origin Old Englishhelpan (verb), help (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch helpen and German helfen.

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2. en.m.wiktionary.org › wiki › helphelp - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Mar 30, 2024 · help (usually uncountable, plural helps) ( uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid . I need some help with my homework. Something or someone which provides assistance with a task. He was a great help to me when I was moving house. Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.

3. www.wordreference.com › definition › helphelp - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; aid; assist: [ ~ + object] He said he'd help me with my work. [ ~ + object (+ to) + root form of verb] We helped him (to) get settled in. [ ~ (+ to) + root form of verb] I helped (to) carry the groceries. [ no object] I hope this money will help. to save;

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › helpsHelps Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : to give assistance or support to (someone) : to provide (someone) with something that is useful or necessary in achieving an end. How can I help you? He helps the children with their homework. Can you help me get this jar open? She helped him (walk) up/down the stairs. 2. a. : to make more pleasant or bearable : improve, relieve.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › helphelp | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   to provide advice, money, support, etc. to make it possible or easier for someone to do something: My mum said she would help with the costs of buying a house. to make something better or easier: When you’re nervous or frightened, it helps to breathe slowly. help yourself to something. B1.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySynonyms of HELP | Collins American English Thesaurus

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   1 day ago · Synonyms of 'help' in American English. help. Explore 'help' in the dictionary. 1 (verb) in the sense of aid. Synonyms. aid. abet. assist. cooperate. lend a hand. succor. support. 2 (verb) in the sense of improve. Synonyms. improve. alleviate. ameliorate. ease. facilitate. mitigate. relieve. 3 (verb) in the sense of refrain from. Synonyms.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusHELP - 166 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   Synonyms and examples. advice. Let me give you some advice. a piece of advice. Let me give you a piece of advice. counsel. I will miss his wise counsel. guidance. Young people don't always appreciate the guidance offered by their parents and teachers.