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helped

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈhɛɫpt// UK //hˈɛlpt// helped

v. to make it easier for someone to do something or to provide what is needed to solve a problem. You use this when you give support or assistance.

v. to provide assistance or support to another person or entity in order to achieve a goal. Transitive in most contexts, though it can function intransitively when the recipient of aid is implied.


SIMPLE

She helped me carry the heavy boxes upstairs.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community helped the family rebuild their home after the storm destroyed the roof.

COMPLEX

By providing low-interest loans, the government helped small businesses survive the economic downturn that followed the sudden collapse of international trade.

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Usage

The verb is transitive and can be followed by an object and either a bare infinitive or a 'to' infinitive.

Pitfall

He helped me to doing itHe helped me do itThe verb 'help' is followed by the base form of the verb, not the -ing form.

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