Meaning & Definition of word "Help"

Help

/hɛlp/

noun:

  • 1. assistance or support provided to someone.
    • Example: I received a lot of help from my friends during tough times.
  • 2. a person or thing that provides assistance.
    • Example: He is a great help in organizing the event.
  • 3. a service or resource that aids someone in accomplishing a task.
    • Example: The help available from the community center was invaluable.

verb:

  • 1. to give assistance or support to someone.
    • Example: Can you help me with my homework?
  • 2. to improve a situation or condition.
    • Example: The new software will help you work more efficiently.
  • 3. to provide someone with information or a resource.
    • Example: She helped him find a job by giving him some useful contacts.
  • 4. to alleviate a problem or difficulty.
    • Example: 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 of help

Meaning: to lend a hand

Example Sentence: Can you lend a hand with this project?

Meaning: to pitch in

Example Sentence: Everyone should pitch in if we want to finish on time.