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

[ Syn: aid , assist , assistance ]

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

[ Syn: assistant , helper , supporter ]

a resource; visual aids in teaching

[ Syn: aid , assistance ]

a means of serving; of no avail; theres no help for it

[ Syn: avail , service ]

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

[ Syn: assist , aid ]

improve the condition of; These pills will help the patient

[ Syn: aid ]

be of use; This will help to prevent accidents

[ Syn: facilitate ]

abstain from doing; always used with a negative; I cant help myself--I have to smoke; She could not help watching the sad spectacle

[ Syn: help oneself ]

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

[ Syn: serve ]

contribute to the furtherance of; This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries'

take or use; She helped herself to some of the office supplies

[ Syn: avail ]

improve; change for the better; New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture'