helpmeet

/'helpmeit/ Cách viết khác : (helpmeet) /'helpmi:t/

Thân thiện

A farmer and his helpmeet work together in the field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A helpful partner: A person, especially a spouse, who provides assistance, support, and companionship.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • After many years of marriage, she remained his loyal helpmeet.
  • He was not just a husband but a true helpmeet in all her endeavors.

Advanced Usage

• As a term of endearment: While somewhat archaic, "helpmeet" can be used to affectionately describe a supportive spouse.
  • In his letter, he referred to his wife as his dear helpmeet.

Variants and Related Words

• Helpmeet is a variant spelling of helpmate. Both words have the same meaning and origin.
  • She was his faithful helpmate throughout his career.

Synonyms

• Partner: A person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor.
• Companion: A person who is frequently in the company of, associates with, or accompanies another.
• Spouse: A husband or wife, considered in relation to their partner.

Notes on Usage

• The word "helpmeet" is considered somewhat old-fashioned or literary in modern English. It originates from the phrase "an help meet for him" (meaning "a helper suitable for him") in the King James Bible (Genesis 2:18). Over time, the two words were joined into the single noun "helpmeet" or "helpmate." It is most commonly used to refer to a supportive spouse.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a helpful partner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• helpmate