Help (Verb)
Meaning 1
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".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
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Meaning 2
Improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient".
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Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
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Meaning 3
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".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 4
Help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself".
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Verbs of eating and drinking.
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Meaning 5
Be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents".
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Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- These safety nets will help to reduce the risk of falling from great heights.
- Using gloves while handling thorny plants will help prevent scratches on your hands.
- Knowing the local language will help to navigate the foreign city more easily.
- Organizing regular backups will help to minimize data loss in case of a computer failure.
- Reading instructions carefully will help you to understand the complex device's operation.
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Meaning 6
Take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies".
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Verbs of eating and drinking.
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Meaning 7
Contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries".
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Verbs of political and social activities and events.
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Meaning 8
Improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture".
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Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..