Help Definition & Meaning
help
- noun
- 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"
- 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"
- a resource; "visual aids in teaching"
- a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
- verb
- 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"
- improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
- be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"
- abstain from doing; always used with a negative; "I can't help myself--I have to smoke"; "She could not help watching the sad spectacle"
- help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
- 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"
- improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"
"Help" in song lyrics
See how help is used in real songs:
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"I do em two at a time, uh-uh I don't need no help"
50/50 Twin f/ Yung Ro, Mista Madd — All My Thuggz -
"I'll be sure to get at you if I'm needin' your help"
Aceyalone — Five Feet -
"Cuts and welts, and screams for help"
Aceyalone — Not When You Get Down
Words that rhyme with help
Usage tips for "help"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "help" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for help to find words that pair well.