Synonyms:
aid, assist, assistance, help
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
assistant, helper, help, supporter
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
aid, assistance, help
Meaning: a resource; "visual aids in teaching"
Synonyms:
avail, help, service
Meaning: a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
help, assist, aid
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
help, aid
Meaning: improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
Synonyms:
help, facilitate
Meaning: be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"
Synonyms:
help_oneself, help
Meaning: 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"
Synonyms:
serve, help
Meaning: help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"