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to help
01
to give someone what they need
Transitive: to help sb
Ditransitive: to help sb do sth
Example
She helped him carry the boxes upstairs.
Can you help me solve this problem?
1.1
to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation
Transitive: to help do sth | to help to do sth
Intransitive
Example
Seeking therapy can help improve mental health.
The support of our friends has helped tremendously.
1.2
to give someone aid by guiding them, helping them move, etc.
Ditransitive: to help sb do sth | to help sb to do sth
Transitive: to help sb somewhere
Example
He helped her to stand up after the fall.
She helped the old man to his walker.
02
to give someone or oneself something, especially food or drinks
Transitive: to help sb to food
Example
He offered to help his guests to some more wine.
I helped myself to a slice of cake.
03
to take something without having permission to do so
Transitive: to help oneself to sth
Example
He 'd been helping himself to snacks from the vending machine without paying.
I ca n't believe he helped himself to my beer without asking.
04
to be unable to control or stop something, particularly one's actions
Transitive: to help doing sth
Example
He could n't help but feel nervous before his big presentation.
He could n't help smiling when he saw the surprise on her face.
Help
01
anything that is done to make a task or process easier or less difficult for someone
Example
Offering guidance and support can be a great help to those navigating unfamiliar situations.
Providing clear instructions and resources can be a tremendous help to students studying for exams.
02
the action of helping someone who is in a dangerous situation
Example
The new software was a great help in organizing the company ’s data.
She was a valuable help during the move, carrying boxes and arranging furniture.
04
a means of serving
05
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
help
01
used to express an urgent need for assistance or support
Example
Help!
Help!
