Help (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do; "visual aids in teaching"; "his job was to give technical assistance over the phone".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The instructor used a map as a help to explain the new bus route to the students.
- The technical support hotline was a great help when my computer crashed.
- She hired a personal trainer as a help to achieve her fitness goals.
- The book's index was a valuable help in finding specific information quickly.
- The graphic organizer was a help to the students in planning their essays.
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Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The charity provided financial help to families in need.
- She offered her help in organizing the event.
- The team received valuable help from their coach during the game.
- The company provided technical help to customers who were experiencing difficulties with their software.
- The nurse gave medical help to the injured patient.
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- Resort
- Recourse
- Boost
- Comfort
- Thanks
- Succour
- Accommodation
- Succor
- Helping Hand
- Relief
- Hand
- Facilitation
- Lift
- Support
- Encouragement
- Self-help
- Refuge
- Service
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Meaning 3
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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- Deputy
- Fashion Model
- Girl Friday
- Attender
- Lieutenant
- Actor's Assistant
- Secretarial Assistant
- Whipper-in
- Attendant
- Dental Assistant
- Dresser
- Birthing Coach
- Subordinate
- Theater Prompter
- Poser
- Auxiliary
- Enforcer
- Water Boy
- Pawn
- Subsidiary
- Manakin
- Mannequin
- Paraprofessional
- Powder Monkey
- Chief Assistant
- Foot Soldier
- Hatchet Man
- Aide
- Event Planner
- Sidesman
- Waterer
- Bat Boy
- Manikin
- Accomplice
- Flower Girl
- Monitrice
- Labor Coach
- Prompter
- Model
- Coadjutor
- Facilitator
- Instrument
- Underboss
- Confederate
- Right-hand Man
- Secretary
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Meaning 4
A means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.