help
verb
; Southern often ˈhep also ˈheəp\
Definition of help
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Synonyms & Antonyms for help
Synonyms: Verb
abet, aid, assist, back, backstop, prop (up), support
Synonyms: Noun
abetment, aid, assist, assistance, backing, boost, hand, helping hand, leg up, lift, support
Antonyms: Verb
Antonyms: Noun
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Examples of help in a Sentence
Verb
Don't blame me: I was only trying to help! Help! Somebody call the police! She took an aspirin to help her headache. Humor often helps a tense situation. It's not much money, but every little bit helps.Noun
He thanked us for our help. I could use some help with the dishes. We could hear shouts for help coming from the house. He's been more of a hindrance than a help.
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Barrientos said that after the ambush, officers had counseling resources available to help them. — Dallas News, "For Dallas-area officers coping with trauma after July 7 ambush and other shootings, a focus on mental wellness," 7 July 2019 Maybe not, but the UKSRN survey may at least help us find out how much consensus there is or isn’t among the public. — Sigal Samuel, Vox, "If aliens call, what should we do? Scientists want your opinion.," 6 July 2019 Weak sales of Samsung's latest flagship phone didn't help. — Sherisse Pham, CNN, "Samsung warns of profit slump as memory chips and smartphones struggle," 5 July 2019 With Rattlers fans inspiring the team to overcome a season's worth of adversity, Mady can't help but feel a connection to them. — Drake Hills, azcentral, "Triumph proves Arizona Rattlers are battle tested for United Bowl," 5 July 2019 The Macdonalds said the Ramona Chamber of Commerce was phenomenal in helping them locate their storefront business. — Ramona Sentinel, "Kit Fox Outfitters expands online sales at Ramona store," 5 July 2019 Schroder's experience as a cancer survivor helped her see the health-care system from a different perspective. — Jason Williams, Cincinnati.com, "PX column: She fought to save kids' lives in Africa. She beat cancer. Cincinnati mom's next challenge — politics," 5 July 2019 Stanford’s program takes on local companies already earning between $150,000 and $15 million annually and helps them figure out how to grow and scale. — Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz Africa, "Top American universities are doubling down on their presence across Africa," 5 July 2019 Others cannot help noticing you and wanting to be around you. — BostonGlobe.com, "Horoscope," 4 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Lyft is working with the United Way and 211 — a service that helps people in need of help. — Johnny Diaz, sun-sentinel.com, "Need a ride to a hurricane shelter? Uber and Lyft will take you there for free during Dorian.," 2 Sep. 2019 Meanwhile, Harry Pecunia, a volunteer who has been helping the ministry for almost two years, said the solution will take time and the help will be needed well after Dorian has left the state. — Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio, orlandosentinel.com, "Homeless children, refugees in tents behind Orlando church seek help as they prepare for Hurricane Dorian," 2 Sep. 2019 The process of applying for help and then hearing no’s and having to start over again has drained people and made homeowners hesitant to come forward. — Karen Zurawski, Houston Chronicle, "Nonprofit Katy Responds helps area Hurricane Harvey survivors," 2 Sep. 2019 On the other side of the ball, general manager Brian Gutekunst loaded up on defensive help through the draft and free agency. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Why the Chicago Bears should be the favorites to win NFC North this year," 2 Sep. 2019 When fire t