A1verb 1K

Help

🇬🇧 UK /["/help/","/helps/","/helpt/","/ˈhelpɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/help/","/helps/","/helpt/","/ˈhelpɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Help

to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing something for them or by giving them something that they need

In simple words: to make it easier for someone to do something

Help in a sentence

• Can you help me with my homework?
• She always helps her friends when they need it.
• I need help to lift this heavy box.
• The teacher helps students understand the lessons.
• If you help me clean the house, I will cook dinner.

How to use Help

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most contexts where assistance is needed. Less formal contexts may use alternatives like 'give a hand.' Avoid using ‘help’ in overly formal writing.

Grammar pattern

help + object + (to) verb

Memory hint

Think of a helping hand—two hands working together.

Related words

Collocations with Help

• a lot
• a bit
• a little
• be able to
• can
• be unable to
• across
• into
• out of
• help somebody to their feet
• a way of helping
• considerably
• dramatically
• enormously
• be designed to
• in
• a lot
• a bit
• a little
• be able to
• can
• be unable to
• across
• into
• out of
• help somebody to their feet
• a way of helping

Synonyms for Help

• steal

Opposites of Help

• hinder
• obstruct
• delay

Common mistakes with Help

• Incorrectly saying 'help to me' instead of 'help me'.
• Using 'help' without an object (e.g., 'I need help' is correct, but 'I help' needs an object).
• Confusing 'help' with 'assist' which has a more formal tone.

Frequently asked questions about Help

What does Help mean?

to make it easier for someone to do something

What is the definition of Help?

to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing something for them or by giving them something that they need

How do you use Help in a sentence?

Can you help me with my homework?

Can you give another example of Help?

She always helps her friends when they need it.

What are synonyms for Help?

Common alternatives include steal.

What is the opposite of Help?

Opposite meanings include hinder, obstruct, delay.

What words go with Help?

It commonly pairs with a lot, a bit, a little, be able to, can, be unable to, across, into, out of, help somebody to their feet, a way of helping, considerably, dramatically, enormously, be designed to, in, a lot, a bit, a little, be able to, can, be unable to, across, into, out of, help somebody to their feet, a way of helping.

What are common mistakes when using Help?

Incorrectly saying 'help to me' instead of 'help me'. Using 'help' without an object (e.g., 'I need help' is correct, but 'I help' needs an object). Confusing 'help' with 'assist' which has a more formal tone.

How do you pronounce Help?

US: /["/help/","/helps/","/helpt/","/ˈhelpɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/help/","/helps/","/helpt/","/ˈhelpɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Help?

Used in both spoken and written English. Appropriate in most contexts where assistance is needed. Less formal contexts may use alternatives like 'give a hand.' Avoid using ‘help’ in overly formal writing.

What CEFR level is Help?

"Help" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.