help
/hɛlp/
noun
- The act of giving assistance or support.
- Thank you for your help with the project.
- She offered her help to the elderly woman crossing the street.
- The stranded motorist called for help on his phone.
- A person or thing that provides assistance.
- This dictionary is a helpful help for learning English.
- The new intern has been a great help around the office.
- He hired a help to clean the house twice a week.
verb
- To make it easier for someone to do something by offering assistance or support.
- Can you help me carry these groceries into the house?
- The neighbor helped us fix the broken fence.
- She helped her little brother with his homework.
- To improve a situation or make something less difficult.
- Regular exercise helps reduce stress.
- Drinking warm tea can help soothe a sore throat.
- This new software will help streamline our workflow.
- To serve or provide something to someone, especially food or drink.
- Please help yourself to some cookies from the tray.
- The host helped the guests to slices of cake.
- He helped her to a glass of water.
- To prevent or avoid something (used with 'can't' or 'cannot').
- I can't help laughing when I see that video.
- She couldn't help feeling nervous before the exam.
- He can't help being tall—it's just how he is.
interjection
- A cry of distress or a call for assistance.
- She shouted 'Help!' when she saw the fire.
- The child cried out for help from the top of the tree.
- Help! I'm stuck in the elevator!