Main entry: aid, assist, assistance, help
Definition: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: he gave me an assist with the housework; could not walk without assistance; rescue party went to their aid; offered his help in unloading
Main entry: help, avail, service
Definition: a means of serving
Usage: of no avail; there's no help for it
Main entry: help, assistance, aid
Definition: a resource
Usage: visual aids in teaching
Main entry: assistant, help, helper, supporter
Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
Usage: my invaluable assistant; they hired additional help to finish the work
Definition: improve the condition of
Usage: These pills will help the patient
Main entry: help
Definition: improve; change for the better
Usage: New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture
Definition: help to some food; help with food or drink
Usage: I served him three times, and after that he helped himself
Definition: take or use
Usage: She helped herself to some of the office supplies
Definition: give help or assistance; be of service
Usage: Everyone helped out during the earthquake; Can you help me carry this table?; She never helps around the house
Main entry: help
Definition: contribute to the furtherance of
Usage: This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
Main entry: help, help oneself
Definition: abstain from doing; always used with a negative
Usage: I can't help myself--I have to smoke; She could not help watching the sad spectacle
Main entry: facilitate, help
Definition: be of use
Usage: This will help to prevent accidents