Noun
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a means of serving
"of no avail"
"there's no help for it"
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a resource
"visual aids in teaching"
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a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
"my invaluable assistant"
"they hired additional help to finish the work"
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the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
"he gave me an assist with the housework"
"could not walk without assistance"
"rescue party went to their aid"
"offered his help in unloading"
Verb
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improve
change for the better
"New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"
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take or use
"She helped herself to some of the office supplies"
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contribute to the furtherance of
"This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"
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help to some food
help with food or drink
"I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
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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"
- help oneself -
be of use
"This will help to prevent accidents"
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improve the condition of
"These pills will help the patient"
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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"