help

Noun

• a means of serving
  • of no avail
    
  • there's no help for it
    

• a resource
  • visual aids in teaching
    

• 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
    

• 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
    

Verb

• improve; change for the better
  • New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture
    

• take or use
  • She helped herself to some of the office supplies
    

• contribute to the furtherance of
  • This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
    

• help to some food; help with food or drink
  • I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
    

• 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
    

• be of use
  • This will help to prevent accidents
    

• improve the condition of
  • These pills will help the patient
    

• 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
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  avail , service , aid , assistance , assistant , helper , supporter , assist , serve , help oneself , facilitate