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(noun) aid, assist, assistance
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 means of serving
of no avail; there's no help for it
(noun) assistance, aid
a resource
visual aids in teaching
(noun) assistant, helper, supporter
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
(verb) aid
improve the condition of
These pills will help the patient
(verb) serve
help to some food; help with food or drink
I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
(verb) avail
take or use
She helped herself to some of the office supplies
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
(verb) help oneself
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
(verb) facilitate
be of use
This will help to prevent accidents