Local English word record

help

noun · 12 senses

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

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Examples

  • he gave me an assist with the housework
  • could not walk without assistance
  • rescue party went to their aid
  • offered his help in unloading

Word relationships

Synonyms

aid, assist, assistance

Source and method

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Princeton WordNet 3.0