Help vs. Helper
Difference Between Help and Helper
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.Helperverb
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.Helpverb
To give material or financial aid to
help the homeless.Helperverb
To give material or financial aid to
help the homeless.Helpverb
To wait on, as in a store or restaurant
Please help the customer in aisle 20.Helperverb
To wait on, as in a store or restaurant
Please help the customer in aisle 20.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.Helperverb
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.Helpverb
To ease the pain or discomfort of; relieve
medication to help your cold.Helperverb
To ease the pain or discomfort of; relieve
medication to help your cold.Helpverb
To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot
couldn't help laughing.Helperverb
To refrain from; avoid or resist. Used with can or cannot
couldn't help laughing.Helpverb
To be of service; give assistance
I made a cake, and my friend helped.Helperverb
To be of service; give assistance
I made a cake, and my friend helped.Helpverb
To be of use or provide relief
He has a bad back, and physical therapy hasn't helped.Helperverb
To be of use or provide relief
He has a bad back, and physical therapy hasn't helped.Helpnoun
The action of helping; assistance
Do you need help with that package?.Helpernoun
The action of helping; assistance
Do you need help with that package?.Helpnoun
One that helps
You've been a great help. A food processor is a help to the serious cook.Helpernoun
One that helps
You've been a great help. A food processor is a help to the serious cook.Helpnoun
(Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
Helpernoun
(Archaic) A person employed to help, especially a farm worker or domestic servant.
Helpnoun
Such employees considered as a group. Often used with the.
Helpernoun
Such employees considered as a group. Often used with the.
Helpnoun
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
I need some help with my homework.Helpernoun
One who helps; an aide.
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.Helpernoun
That which helps; anything serving to assist.
Helpnoun
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.Helpernoun
(Singapore) A person who does cleaning and cooking in a family home, or in a market; domestic employee.
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.Helpernoun
a locomotive that assists a train, usually on steep gradients.
Helpnoun
(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.”Helpernoun
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
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.Helpernoun
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
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.Helpverb
(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.Helpverb
(intransitive) To provide assistance.
She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.Please, help!Helpverb
(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
