help
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/hΙlp/
English
Definitions
noun
- Action given to provide assistance; aid.βI need some help with my homework.β
- (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.βHe was a great help to me when I was moving house.β
- Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.βI can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.β
- (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.βMost of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.β
verb
- To provide assistance to (someone or something).βHe helped his grandfather cook breakfast.β
- To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.βHelp yourself to whatever's in the fridge.β
- To contribute in some way to.βIf you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.β
- To provide assistance.βPlease, help!β
interjection
- A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistanceββ Take that, you scoundrel. β Help! Robin, help!β
Related words
Synonyms
aidassistancecontributeassistcome to the aid ofhelp outservicehelperavailfacilitatesupporterassistanthelp oneselfservesuccouraiderassistingaiding