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- pronunciation:
- help
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun, interjection
- phrases:
- help out
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
helps, helping, helped |
| definition 1: |
to do part of the work for someone.
I helped my friends move to a new apartment.
- synonyms:
- aid, assist, serve
- antonyms:
- handicap
- similar words:
- accommodate, back, contribute to, encourage, favor, nurse, promote, relieve, speed, support
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| definition 2: |
to save someone from harm or danger.
We all tried to help him when he fell.- synonyms:
- rescue, save
- similar words:
- aid, deliver
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| definition 3: |
to avoid or keep from doing something.
I could not help noticing that his hair was dirty.Don't walk those streets at night if you can help it.- synonyms:
- avoid
- similar words:
- stop
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| definition 4: |
to take for yourself.
Help yourself to some pie.- similar words:
- take
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| related words: |
contribute, improve, serve |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the act of giving help.
The house is on fire! Call for help!- synonyms:
- aid
- similar words:
- contribution, cooperation, favor, hand, promotion, relief, support
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
used to express serious trouble.
Help! I'm drowning! |
| phrase: |
help out |
Word Builder: help +
- helper:
a person or thing that helps.
- helpful:
able and willing to give help.
- helpless:
needing help.
- help wanted:
a notice asking for people to apply for a job.
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