Helped

verb

/hɛlpt/

Word Frequency: 41.5

Definitions

1.verbTo provide assistance to (someone or something).

"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."

2.verbTo assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

"Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."

3.verbTo contribute in some way to.

"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."

4.verbTo provide assistance.

"Please, help!"

5.verbTo avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

"Are they going to beat us? Not if I can help it!"

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