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Word: Help
Speech Type: Verb
Old English helpan (verb), help (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch helpen and German helfen
hɛlp
make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources
Short Definition:assist someone to do something
Examples:- they helped her with domestic chores
- she helped him find a buyer
serve someone with (food or drink)
Short Definition:serve someone with food or drink
Examples:- may I help you to some more meat?
- she helped herself to a biscuit
cannot or could not avoid
Short Definition:cannot or could not avoid
Examples:- he couldn't help laughing
- I'm sorry to put you to any inconvenience, but it can't be helped
Word: Help
Speech Type: Noun
hɛlp
the action of helping someone to do something
Short Definition:action of helping
Examples:- I asked for help from my neighbours
Word: Help
Speech Type: Interjection
hɛlp
used as an appeal for urgent assistance
Short Definition:appeal for urgent assistance
Examples:- Help! I'm drowning!
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