[noun] 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:aid, assist, assistance
[noun] a resource; "visual aids in teaching"; "economic assistance to depressed areas" Synonyms:aid, assistance
[noun] a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it" Synonyms:avail, service
[noun] 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:assistant, er, supporter
[verb] 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:assist, aid
[verb] be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents" Synonyms:facilitate
[verb] improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient" Synonyms:aid
[verb] abstain from doing; always used with a negative; "I can't help myself Synonyms:oneself
[verb] contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"
[verb] improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"
[verb] help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself" Synonyms:serve
[verb] take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies" Synonyms:avail
