help — to assist or aid someone in doing something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to assist or aid someone in doing something
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɛlp/
Example Sentences
- My dog tried to help me cook, but he just ate all the ingredients!
- Google can help you find anything except your lost motivation.
- Teachers help students learn and grow every day.
help
VERB[/hɛlp/]
to assist or aid someone in doing something
A firefighter helps a trapped child escape from a burning building.
Ask for help before things overwhelm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'helpan', this word shares a common root with the Germanic language family. It represents a fundamental concept deeply embedded in human language since ancient times, expressing the basic notion of mutual assistance and support.
Breakdown
Old English 'helpan' (to help, to support) evolved into modern English 'help' through regular sound changes and phonetic simplification typical of Germanic language development.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My dog tried to help me cook, but he just ate all the ingredients!”
“Google can help you find anything except your lost motivation.”
“Teachers help students learn and grow every day.”
“Could you help me understand this math problem?”
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