Pronunciation

/help/

Definitions

• Noun: (uncountable) Aid or assistance given to someone who needs it. For example: “The charity organization provided food and shelter to those in need as a form of help.”
• Verb: (transitive) To assist, support, or make it easier for someone to do something. For example: “She helped her friend move to a new apartment.”
• (intransitive) To be of use or service; to have a beneficial effect. For example: “This medicine will help relieve your headache.”
• Adjective: (attributive) Of or relating to providing aid or assistance. For example: “A helping hand is always appreciated.”

Phrases

• “Give help to someone”: Provide assistance to someone in need.
• “Can / Could you help me?”: Asking for assistance from someone.
• “Help yourself”: Permission to serve oneself, often used when offering food or drink.
• “With the help of”: Acknowledging the contribution or support received from someone or something in achieving something.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “Her dedication and help were instrumental in the success of the project.”
• Verb: “I couldn’t finish the task on time without his help.”
• Adjective: “We’re looking for volunteers to provide some much-needed help around the community center.”

Synonyms

• Aid
• Assistance
• Support
• Relief
• Service
• Guidance
• Backup
• Succor (formal)
• Benefit (as a verb)
• Assist (as a verb)
• Aidance (archaic)