helper
/'helpə/
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Definition
- 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
- a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
- 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