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Noun
- a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
- they hired additional help to finish the work
- the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
- he gave me an assist with the housework
- could not walk without assistance
- rescue party went to their aid
- offered his help in unloading
Verb
- improve; change for the better
- New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture
- take or use
- She helped herself to some of the office supplies
- contribute to the furtherance of
- This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
- help to some food; help with food or drink
- I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
- abstain from doing; always used with a negative
- I can't help myself--I have to smoke
- She could not help watching the sad spectacle
- be of use
- This will help to prevent accidents
- improve the condition of
- These pills will help the patient
- give help or assistance; be of service
- Everyone helped out during the earthquake
- Can you help me carry this table?
- She never helps around the house