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Meaning of helps
noun
- Action given to provide assistance; aid. Example: I need some help with my homework.
- (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task. Example: He was a great help to me when I was moving house.
- Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer. Example: I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.
- (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise. Example: Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.
- Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training. Example: He really needs help in handling customer complaints.
verb
- To provide assistance to (someone or something). Example: He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.
- To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to. Example: Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.
- To contribute in some way to. Example: If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.
- To provide assistance. Example: Please, help!
- To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can. Example: Are they going to beat us? Not if I can help it!
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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