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help

/hɛlp/
verb★Beginner
general

To assist or support someone in need or difficulty

She helped him carry the boxes.

Providing physical assistance

The software will help you with the calculations.

Providing functional assistance

💡

Can be used in various contexts from physical to emotional support

Collocations

help outto assist or lend a handin need of helprequiring assistance

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

Help yourselfidiom
Take what you want without asking

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

Often used in polite requests for assistance

⚡Gold Rule

Grammar Rule

Can be followed by a gerund (helping) or an infinitive (to help)

📖Word Origin

Old English 'helpan', related to 'hælpan' (to make whole)

📝Usage Notes

Versatile verb that can be used in formal and informal contexts

Word Breakdown

help
Assist
root
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