Help

/hɛlp/

Meaning & Definition

noun
assistance or support provided to someone.
I received a lot of help from my friends during tough times.
a person or thing that provides assistance.
He is a great help in organizing the event.
a service or resource that aids someone in accomplishing a task.
The help available from the community center was invaluable.
verb
to give assistance or support to someone.
Can you help me with my homework?
to improve a situation or condition.
The new software will help you work more efficiently.
to provide someone with information or a resource.
She helped him find a job by giving him some useful contacts.
to alleviate a problem or difficulty.
This medicine will help relieve your pain.

Etymology

Old English 'helpan', of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

help out
to assist someone in a task.
help yourself
to serve yourself, to take what you want.
help is on the way
assistance is coming or will arrive soon.
help me out
to assist me with a task or problem.
no help for that
there is no assistance available for the situation.

Related Words

helper
a person who helps another.
helpful
providing assistance; useful.
helpless
unable to help oneself.
helpfulness
the quality of being helpful.

Slang Meanings

to lend a hand
Can you lend a hand with this project?
to pitch in
Everyone should pitch in if we want to finish on time.