help

v. to do something for someone so that they can do a task more easily.

v. to provide assistance or aid to a person or entity in order to facilitate the completion of a task.

“Could you help me carry these heavy bags to the car?”

“The local community centre helps residents find employment by offering free workshops on CV writing and interview techniques.”

v. to make a situation better or easier to deal with.

v. to contribute to the improvement or alleviation of a condition or problem.

“Taking a short walk every day really helps with my back pain.”

“The new government subsidies are designed to help the struggling agricultural sector recover from the recent drought.”

v. to stop yourself from doing something, usually used with 'can't'.

v. to prevent or refrain from an action; almost exclusively used in negative constructions with 'can' or 'could'.

“I couldn't help laughing when the cat fell off the sofa.”

“Despite the gravity of the situation, she could not help feeling a slight sense of relief that the secret was finally out.”

n. the act of helping someone, or the person who helps.

n. the action of providing aid; also used metonymically to refer to the person or thing providing that aid.

“I really appreciate all the help you gave me during the move.”

“The project was completed ahead of schedule thanks to the extra help provided by the temporary staff members.”

n. information in a computer program that explains how to use it.

n. on-screen documentation or a support system within a software application designed to assist the user.

“If you don't know how to save the file, check the help menu.”

“The application's help files are searchable by keyword, making it easy to find solutions for specific technical errors.”