helper
- 01 A2 Elementary
a person who helps someone else with a job or a task.
a person who provides assistance or support to another in performing a task.
Simple“The teacher asked for a helper to hand out the books to the class.”
In context“The lead carpenter hired a temporary helper to assist with the heavy lifting during the framing phase of the construction project.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
a person who is paid to do cleaning, cooking, and housework in a family home.
a domestic employee engaged to perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking, and childcare.
Simple“Many families in the city employ a helper to look after the children while the parents are at work.”
In context“The agency specialises in placing experienced domestic helpers with families who require full-time live-in assistance.”
Teacher's tipThis term is the standard, respectful way to refer to domestic staff in Hong Kong, Singapore, and parts of the Philippines.
Synonyms - 03 C2 Proficiency
an extra engine used to help a train climb a steep hill.
an auxiliary locomotive used to provide additional power to a train, typically for ascending steep gradients.
Simple“The train stopped at the base of the mountain to attach a helper for the steep climb.”
In context“The railway company maintained a fleet of helper engines at the mountain pass to assist heavy freight trains during the winter months.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
a slang word for a pill that gives you energy, like an amphetamine.
a slang term for a stimulant pill, specifically amphetamines.
Simple“He was caught with a pocket full of helpers at the party.”
In context“The investigation revealed a local network involved in the distribution of various stimulants, known on the street as helpers.”
Teacher's tipThis is a very niche slang term; learners are unlikely to encounter it outside of specific crime fiction or historical contexts.