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help

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/hΙ›lp/ English

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noun

  1. Action given to provide assistance; aid.β€œI need some help with my homework.”
  2. (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.β€œHe was a great help to me when I was moving house.”
  3. Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.β€œI can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.”
  4. (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.β€œMost of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.”

verb

  1. To provide assistance to (someone or something).β€œHe helped his grandfather cook breakfast.”
  2. To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.β€œHelp yourself to whatever's in the fridge.”
  3. To contribute in some way to.β€œIf you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.”
  4. To provide assistance.β€œPlease, help!”

interjection

  1. A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistanceβ€œβ€” Take that, you scoundrel. β€” Help! Robin, help!”

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