help

/hɛlp/

#74 of the most-used English words

noun

1. Action given to provide assistance; aid.
   "I need some help with my homework."
2. (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
   "He was a great help to me when I was moving house."
3. Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
   "I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image."
4. (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
   "Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest."

Similar: aid, assistance

verb

1. To provide assistance to (someone or something).
   "He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
2. To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
   "Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."
3. To contribute in some way to.
   "If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."
4. To provide assistance.
   "Please, help!"

Similar: contribute, assist, aid, assist, come to the aid of, help out

interjection

1. A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
   "— Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!"