help

//hɛlp//
A1Frequency Level 2Neutral
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Verb

helpInfinitive
helpPresent tense
helpedPast tense
helpedPast participle
helpingPresent participle
helpsThird-person singular
1

to make it easier for someone to do something by doing part of the work or by providing advice, money, support, etc.

Can you help me carry these bags?

2

to make something better or easier

This medicine will help your headache.

3

to serve food or drink to someone

Can you help me to some salad?

Noun

1

the act of helping someone or the assistance provided

Thank you for your help.

2

a person or thing that helps

She's been a great help to me.

help - Deep Vocabulary