help

/hˈɛlp/

/ˈhɛɫp/

[verb] [noun]

to help

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to give someone what they need or to make doing something easier or possible for them

synonyms : aid

assist

1.1

to give someone aid by guiding them, helping them move, etc.

1.2

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

to give someone or oneself something, especially food or drinks

synonyms : serve

to take something without having permission to do so

synonyms : avail

to be unable to control or stop something, particularly one's actions

synonyms : help oneself

Help

[NOUN]

anything that is done to make a task or process easier or less difficult for someone

synonyms : aid

assist

assistance

the action of helping someone who is in a dangerous situation

something that is given to someone as an aid or resource in order to solve their problems

synonyms : aid

assistance

a means of serving

synonyms : avail

service

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

synonyms : assistant

helper

supporter

Examples

1. My friend helps her grandpa with his garden during the summers.

2. The support of our friends has helped tremendously.

3. Helping you?

4. The taxi driver helped me with my luggage.

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