Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who helps people or institutions: A "helper" is someone who provides assistance, support, or aid, often in a practical or financial capacity.
   • A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose: This refers to an individual whose actions or work aid in achieving a goal or completing a task.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She volunteered as a helper at the community kitchen.
  • The project manager thanked all the helpers for their hard work.
  • He is a great helper to his elderly neighbors.

Advanced Usage

• "Helper" in specific contexts: The term can be used in compound nouns to specify a type of helper, but these are considered separate lexical items.
  • A helper application is a small program that assists a main application.
  • In construction, a helper often refers to an apprentice or junior worker.

Variants and Related Words

• Help (n/v): The action of helping or the assistance given.
  • I need some help with this assignment.
• Helpful (adj): Providing help or willing to help.
  • She gave me some very helpful advice.
• Helpless (adj): Unable to help oneself; powerless.
  • The lost child looked helpless.

Synonyms

• Assistant: A person who ranks below a senior person, often in a professional context.
• Aid: A person or thing that provides help or support.
• Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Helper" is a noun, so it does not form phrasal verbs. Related phrasal verbs use the verb "help.") - Help out: To assist someone, especially in a time of need. - Can you help me out with these boxes? - Help with: To provide assistance concerning a specific thing. - She helped with the preparations.

Related Idioms

(Note: Common idioms typically use the verb "help.") - A helping hand: Assistance or aid. - He's always ready to lend a helping hand. - So help me (God): A phrase used to emphasize that one is telling the truth or will keep a promise. - I'll finish this on time, so help me.

Noun

1. a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
2. a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
   • my invaluable assistant
   • they hired additional help to finish the work