help

UK /hɛlp/ US /hɛlp/
noun 6verb 5intj 2

Definitions

noun

1

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

I need some help with my homework.

2

Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

He was a great help to me when I was moving house.

3

Documentation provided with computer software that could be accessed using the computer.

I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.

4

A study aid.

I've printed out a list of math helps.

In 1979 the Church published a Latter-day Saint edition of the King James Version of the Bible in English. Included in this edition were numerous helps to make a study of the scriptures more meaningful and rewarding.

5

One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

The help is coming round this morning to clean.

Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.

verb

1

To provide assistance to (someone or something).

He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.

Risk is everywhere.[…]For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you. “The Norm Chronicles”[…]aims to help data-phobes find their way through this blizzard of risks.

2

To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

It is polite to help your guests to food before serving yourself.

Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.

3

To contribute in some way to.

The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.

If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.

4

To provide assistance.

She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.

Please, help!

5

To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

We couldn’t help noticing that you were late.

We couldn’t help but notice that you were late.

intj

1

A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance.

— Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!

2

A way to signal uncontrollable laughter; implying the risk of dying of laughter and needing assistance.

helpppp that's too funny, did she rlly say that?

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