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HELP

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Help.

How to pronounce help:

US

Help - as a 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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4assist6assistance12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

Example: "Visual aids in teaching"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4assistance12

A means of serving

Example: "Of no avail"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avail8service12

Help - as a verb

Give help or assistance; be of service

Example: "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4assist6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
back upsupport11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Improve the condition of

Example: "These pills will help the patient"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be of use

Example: "This will help to prevent accidents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
facilitate15

Abstain from doing; always used with a negative

Example: "I can't help myself--i have to smoke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
help oneself

Help to some food; help with food or drink

Example: "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serve8

Contribute to the furtherance of

Example: "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

Take or use

Example: "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avail8

Improve; change for the better

Example: "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"

Help - as an interjection

A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance

Example: "— take that, you scoundrel. — help! robin, help!"

Example Sentences

"I need your help with this math problem."
"She gave me a lot of help in preparing for the test."
"Thank you for your help!"
"His help was essential in completing the project."
"They are asking for help from the public to find the missing child."
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Word Game Points

Is HELP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, help is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HELP has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is HELP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, help is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HELP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HELP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, help is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HELP has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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