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Definition of help:
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"
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" a resource; "visual aids in teaching" a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" 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" improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents" 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 to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself" contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries" take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies" improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture" |