help

noun
UK: /help/
US: /help/

  1. Assistance given to someone in need.

    1. I need help with my homework now [ ] [ ]
    2. The organization provides help to families affected by the disaster providing essential supplies. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person or thing that provides assistance.

    1. She is a big help to me always [ ] [ ]
    2. This new software is a great help in managing our accounts effectively and efficiently. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

relief service benefit aid comfort assistance support
help verb

  1. To give assistance or support to someone.

    1. Can you help me with this task? [ ] [ ]
    2. Volunteers help the elderly with their daily chores, fostering independence and well-being. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make something easier or possible.

    1. This tool will help you fix it [ ] [ ]
    2. These new regulations will help to ensure fair competition in the market protecting consumers. [ ] [ ]
help transitive-verb

  1. To serve food or drink to someone.

    1. Help yourself to the cake [ ] [ ]
    2. Please help yourself to more salad, there is plenty for everyone at the table tonight. [ ] [ ]
help intransitive-verb

  1. To be useful or effective.

    1. It helps to read the instructions [ ] [ ]
    2. It really helps to stay calm in stressful situations maintaining a clear and focused mind. [ ] [ ]
help idiom

  1. Unable to prevent oneself from doing something

    1. I can't help laughing at that [ ] [ ]
    2. She couldn't help feeling a little sad when the summer vacation came to an end too soon. [ ] [ ]
help interjection

  1. Used to express distress, surprise, or a need for assistance.

    1. Help! I'm stuck in this room [ ] [ ]
    2. Help! The building is on fire, we need to evacuate immediately for everyones safety. [ ] [ ]
help phrasal-verb

  1. To stop someone doing something.

    1. Help me out with this [ ] [ ]
    2. Can you help me out when I am in trouble, you are the only one to call. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "help" in English means: Assistance given to someone in need., A person or thing that provides assistance..

The phonetic transcription of "help" is /help/ in British English and /help/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "help": relief, service, benefit, aid, comfort, assistance, support.

Example usage of "help": "I need help with my homework now". More examples on the page.