HELPED - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Example: he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance; rescue party went to their aid; offered his help in unloading
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a means of serving
Example: of no avail; there's no help for it
Meaning 3
Part of speech: Noun
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
Example: visual aids in teaching; his job was to give technical assistance over the phone
Meaning 4
Part of speech: Noun
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Example: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
Meaning 5
Part of speech: Verb
help to some food
Example: help with food or drink; I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
Meaning 6
Part of speech: Verb
take or use
Example: She helped herself to some of the office supplies
Meaning 7
Part of speech: Verb
improve
Example: change for the better; New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture
Meaning 8
Part of speech: Verb
give help or assistance
Example: be of service; Everyone helped out during the earthquake; Can you help me carry this table?; She never helps around the house
Meaning 9
Part of speech: Verb
contribute to the furtherance of
Example: This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
Meaning 10
Part of speech: Verb
abstain from doing
Example: always used with a negative; I can't help myself--I have to smoke; She could not help watching the sad spectacle
Meaning 11
Part of speech: Verb
be of use
Example: This will help to prevent accidents
Meaning 12
Part of speech: Verb
improve the condition of
Example: These pills will help the patient
Synonyms
Help, Avail, Assist, Facilitate, Serve