Aid vs. Help
Difference Between Aid and Help
Aidverb
To provide assistance, support, or relief to
aided the researchers in their discovery.aided the prisoners' attempt to escape.Helpverb
To give assistance to (someone); make it easier for (someone) to do something; aid
She helped me with my project. I helped her find her book.Aidverb
To provide assistance, support, or relief
aided in the effort to improve services to the elderly.Helpverb
To give material or financial aid to
help the homeless.Aidnoun
The act or result of helping; assistance
gave aid to the enemy.Helpverb
To wait on, as in a store or restaurant
Please help the customer in aisle 20.Aidnoun
Something that provides help, support, or relief, such as money or supplies
sent medical aid to the region after the storm.Helpverb
To contribute to the effectiveness or improvement of (something); improve or advance
tax breaks to help create jobs.new ways to help the environment.a remark that didn't help the situation.Aidnoun
Something, such as a device, that provides improvement
visual aids such as slides.Helpverb
To ease the pain or discomfort of; relieve
medication to help your cold.Aidnoun
An assistant or helper.
Helpverb
To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot
couldn't help laughing.Aidnoun
An aide or aide-de-camp.
Helpverb
To be of service; give assistance
I made a cake, and my friend helped.Aidnoun
A monetary payment to a feudal lord by a vassal in medieval England.
Helpverb
To be of use or provide relief
He has a bad back, and physical therapy hasn't helped.Aidnoun
(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
He came to my aid when I was foundering.Helpnoun
The action of helping; assistance
Do you need help with that package?.Aidnoun
(countable) A helper; an assistant.
Helpnoun
One that helps
You've been a great help. A food processor is a help to the serious cook.Aidnoun
(countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.
Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants.Helpnoun
(Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
Aidnoun
An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.
Helpnoun
Such employees considered as a group. Often used with the.
Aidnoun
An exchequer loan.
Helpnoun
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
I need some help with my homework.Aidnoun
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.
Helpnoun
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
He was a great help to me when I was moving house.I've printed out a list of math helps.Aidnoun
(countable) An aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation.
The incompetent general's brilliant aid often made priceless suggestions.Helpnoun
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.Aidverb
(transitive) To (give) support (to); to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
Helpnoun
One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
The help is coming round this morning to clean.Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.Aidnoun
a resource;
visual aids in teachingeconomic assistance to depressed areasHelpnoun
(uncountable) Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.
His suicide attempts were a cry for help.He really needs help in handling customer complaints.“He’s a real road-rager.” / “Yup, he really needs help, maybe anger management.”Aidnoun
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
he gave me an assist with the houseworkcould not walk without assistancerescue party went to their aidoffered his help in unloadingHelpverb
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.Aidnoun
a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause
Helpverb
(transitive) To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
It is polite to help your guests to food before serving yourself.Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.Aidnoun
the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;
no medical care was requiredthe old car needed constant attentionHelpverb
(transitive) To contribute in some way to.
The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.Aidverb
give help or assistance; be of service;
Everyone helped out during the earthquakeCan you help me carry this table?She never helps around the houseHelpverb
(intransitive) To provide assistance.
She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.Please, help!Aidverb
improve the condition of;
These pills will help the patientHelpverb
(transitive) To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
We couldn’t help noticing that you were late.We couldn’t help but notice that you were late.She’s trying not to smile, but she can’t help herself.Can I help it if I'm so beautiful?Can I help it that I fell in love with you?Are they going to beat us?Not if I can help it!Helpinterjection
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
Helpnoun
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
he gave me an assist with the houseworkcould not walk without assistancerescue party went to their aidoffered his help in unloadingHelpnoun
a resource;
visual aids in teachingeconomic assistance to depressed areasHelpnoun
a means of serving;
of no availthere's no help for itHelpnoun
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
my invaluable assistantthey hired additional help to finish the workHelpverb
give help or assistance; be of service;
Everyone helped out during the earthquakeCan you help me carry this table?She never helps around the houseHelpverb
be of use;
This will help to prevent accidentsHelpverb
improve the condition of;
These pills will help the patientHelpverb
abstain from doing; always used with a negative;
I can't help myself--I have to smokeShe could not help watching the sad spectacleHelpverb
contribute to the furtherance of;
This money will help the development of literacy in developing countriesHelpverb
improve; change for the better;
New slipcovers will help the old living room furnitureHelpverb
help to some food; help with food or drink;
I served him three times, and after that he helped himselfHelpverb
take or use;
She helped herself to some of the office supplies
