help

²help

noun

Definition of HELP

1

: aid, assistance

2

: a source of aid <printed helps to the memory — C. S. Braden>

3

: remedy, relief <there was no help for it>

4

a : one who serves or assists another (as in housework) : helper b : employee <help wanted> —often used collectively <the hired help>

Examples of HELP

1. He thanked us for our help.
2. I could use some help with the dishes.
3. We could hear shouts for help coming from the house.
4. He's been more of a hindrance than a help.

First Known Use of HELP

before 12th century

Related to HELP

Synonyms: abetment, aid, assist, assistance, backing, boost, hand, helping hand, leg up, lift, support

Antonyms: hindrance

Related Words: advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance; benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship; advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring; attendance, attention, hand-holding, service; beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy; assuagement, palliation, relief, succor

Near Antonyms: constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint; deterrence, discouragement

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