Definition of helps

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  • helps is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • helps is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • helps is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of helps

  • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun)

    Examples

    1. they hired additional help to finish the work

    Synonyms

    1. assistant
    2. helper
    3. supporter
  • a means of serving (noun)

    Examples

    1. there's no help for it

    Synonyms

    1. avail
    2. service
  • improve the condition of (verb)

    Examples

    1. These pills will help the patient

    Synonyms

    1. aid
  • give help or assistance; be of service (verb)

    Examples

    1. Everyone helped out during the earthquake
    2. Can you help me carry this table?
    3. She never helps around the house

    Synonyms

    1. aid
    2. assist
  • a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. aid
    2. assistance
  • the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose (noun)

    Examples

    1. offered his help in unloading

    Synonyms

    1. aid
    2. assist
    3. assistance
  • abstain from doing; always used with a negative (verb)

    Examples

    1. I can't help myself--I have to smoke
    2. She could not help watching the sad spectacle

    Synonyms

    1. help oneself
  • be of use (verb)

    Examples

    1. This will help to prevent accidents

    Synonyms

    1. facilitate
  • help to some food; help with food or drink (verb)

    Examples

    1. I served him three times, and after that he helped himself

    Synonyms

    1. serve
  • take or use (verb)

    Examples

    1. She helped herself to some of the office supplies

    Synonyms

    1. avail
  • contribute to the furtherance of (verb)

    Examples

    1. This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries
  • improve; change for the better (verb)

    Examples

    1. New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture

See definition of helps in Merriam Webster