help
help
- n the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
offered his help in unloading - n a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
they hired additional help to finish the work - n a resource
- n a means of serving
there's no help for it - v 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 - v improve the condition of
These pills will help the patient - v be of use
This will help to prevent accidents - v 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 - v help to some food; help with food or drink
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself - v contribute to the furtherance of
This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries - v take or use
She helped herself to some of the office supplies - v improve; change for the better
New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture
- An innovative center in Florida has helped scores of homeowners avert foreclosure.
- Reading a book may not burn many calories, but the right material may help kids shed pounds.
- If you really want to help, sit down, take a couple of minutes to think about what the person might need: Can I drive your kid to practice? Can I pick up your laundry?.