help

verb7

1. •
   to do something for someone so that a task or problem is easier for them

   • He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.
2. •
   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.
3. •
   To provide assistance.

   • She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.
   • Please, help!
4. •
   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.
5. •
   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.
6. •
   (Singapore, Hong-Kong) To do something on the behalf of someone.

   • Can you help me buy some groceries?
7. •
   (Singapore, Singlish) To assist or sympathize with (the speaker); used to express displeasure, disappointment or exasperation.

   • Help lah.

noun6

1. •
   Action given to provide assistance; aid.

   • I need some help with my homework.
2. •
   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.
3. •
   Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

   • He was a great help to me when I was moving house.
4. •
   Documentation provided with computer software that could be accessed using the computer.

   • I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.
5. •
   A study aid.

   • I've printed out a list of math helps.
6. •
   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.

exclamation2

1. •
   A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance.

   • — Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!
2. •
   (Internet) A way to signal uncontrollable laughter; implying the risk of dying of laughter and needing assistance.

   • helpppp that's too funny, did she rlly say that?

noun1

1. •
   Initialism of heat escape lessening position: a crouching position with the knees held close to the chest, used to conserve body heat in cold water.