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help (n):
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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he gave me an assist with the housework.
could not walk without assistance.
rescue party went to their aid.
offered his help in unloading

help (n):
a means of serving
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of no avail.
there's no help for it

help (n):
a resource
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visual aids in teaching

help (n):
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
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my invaluable assistant.
they hired additional help to finish the work

help (v):
improve the condition of
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These pills will help the patient

help (v):
improve; change for the better
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New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture

help (v):
help to some food; help with food or drink
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I served him three times, and after that he helped himself

help (v):
take or use
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She helped herself to some of the office supplies

help (v):
give help or assistance; be of service
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Everyone helped out during the earthquake.
Can you help me carry this table?
She never helps around the house

help (v):
contribute to the furtherance of
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This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries

help (v):
be of use
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This will help to prevent accidents

help (v):
abstain from doing; always used with a negative
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I can't help myself--I have to smoke.
She could not help watching the sad spectacle

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