Helps
/hɛlps/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters
Definition of Helps
noun
- Action given to provide assistance; aid.
"I need some help with my homework."
- (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
"He was a great help to me when I was moving house."
- Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
"I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image."
- (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."
- Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.
"He really needs help in handling customer complaints."
verb
- To provide assistance to (someone or something).
"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
- To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
"Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."
- To contribute in some way to.
"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."
- To provide assistance.
"Please, help!"
- To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
"Are they going to beat us? Not if I can help it!"
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aidassistancecontributeassistcome to the aid ofhelp out