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   help

   /hɛlp/

   verb

   • 1. make it easier or possible 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 ofsuccouraid and abetbe of service tobe of use tobe useful todo someone a favourdo someone a servicedo someone a good turnbail/bale someone outcome to someone's rescuegive someone a leg upcooperate withdo one's bit forrally roundpitch 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: "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): "may I help you to some more meat?"
   • ▪ take something without permission: "just help yourself if you need anything"
   • 3. cannot or could not avoid: "he couldn't help laughing"
   • ▪ cannot or could not stop oneself from doing something: "she couldn't help herself; she burst into tears"

   noun

   • 1. the action of helping someone to do something: "I asked for help from my neighbours" Similar assistanceaida helping handsupportsuccouradviceguidancesolutionbenefituseadvantageservicecomfortavailcooperationcollaborationbackingencouragementinformal:a shot in the armOpposite hindrance
   • ▪ the fact of being useful: "the skimpy manual isn't much help for beginners"
   • ▪ a person or thing that helps: "she's been given financial help with travel"
   • ▪ 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.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › helpHelp Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HELP is to give assistance or support to (someone) : to provide (someone) with something that is useful or necessary in achieving an end. How to use help in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHELP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   HELP definition: 1. to make it possible or easier for someone to do something, by doing part of the work yourself or…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhelp verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   help with something He always helps with the housework. help somebody They are trying their best to do a good job and help others. help somebody with something Jo will help us with some of the organization. help in doing something Following these steps will help in protecting our environment. help somebody (to) do something Come and help me ...

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHELP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   18 meanings: 1. to assist or aid (someone to do something), esp by sharing the work, cost, or burden of something 2. to.... Click for more definitions.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHELP | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HELP definition: 1. to make it easier for someone to do something: 2. to make something easier or better: 3. to be…. Learn more.

7. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › helpHELP Synonyms: 307 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for HELP: assist, aid, support, reinforce, encourage, save, facilitate, back; Antonyms of HELP: hinder, restrain, interfere, impede, inhibit, constrain ...

8. www.yourdictionary.com › helpHelp Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Help definition: To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot: .

9. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › helphelp | meaning of help in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary...

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   help. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English help1 /help/ S1 W1 verb 1 [ intransitive, transitive] to make it possible or easier for someone to do something by doing part of their work or by giving them something they need If there’s anything I can do to help, just give me a call. help somebody (to) do something I helped her to carry ...

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › helpHelp - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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    The verb help means to give aid or assistance to. ... Definitions of help. verb. give help or assistance; be of service “Everyone helped out during the earthquake ...

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › helpHelp Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    Britannica Dictionary definition of HELP. 1. : to do something that makes it easier for someone to do a job, to deal with a problem, etc. : to aid or assist someone. [+ object] Let me help you with that box. = Let me help you lift/carry that box. help a child with her homework = help a child (to) do her homework.