help (EN)

verb, noun, interjection

verb “help”

1. to give support to someone or something
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   He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.
2. to assist someone in getting something, especially food or drinks
   It is polite to help your guests to food before serving yourself.
3. to improve something or contribute to something
   The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.
4. (usually in negative sentences with "can") to refrain from, to avoid
   We couldn’t help noticing that you were late.

noun “help”

1. the act of assisting someone
   I need some help with my homework.
2. an entity that provides support in accomplishing a task
   He was a great help to me when I was moving house.
3. instructions or guidance provided within software
   I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.
4. materials or resources designed to provide academic assistance
   I've printed out a list of math helps.
5. workers hired to perform domestic duties or labor
   The help is coming round this morning to clean.

interjection “help”

1. an exclamation used to request immediate assistance
   — Take that, you scoundrel.— Help! Robin, help!