Meaning & Definition of Help in English

1. 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"

2. A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• "My invaluable assistant"

• "They hired additional help to finish the work"

3. A resource

• "Visual aids in teaching"

4. A means of serving

• "Of no avail"

• "There's no help for it"

1. 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"

2. Improve the condition of

• "These pills will help the patient"

3. Be of use

• "This will help to prevent accidents"

4. 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"

5. Help to some food

• Help with food or drink

• "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

6. Contribute to the furtherance of

• "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

7. Take or use

• "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

8. Improve

• Change for the better

• "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"