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helps

The correct spelling is helps.

How to pronounce helps

/hɛlps/
noun

IPA: /hɛlps/

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The correct spelling is helps. Action given to provide assistance; aid. For example: "I need some help with my homework."

Usage Examples

I need some help with my homework.

He was a great help to me when I was moving house.

I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Action given to provide assistance; aid.
  2. 2.(usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
  3. 3.Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
  4. 4.(usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
  5. 5.Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.

verb

  1. 1.To provide assistance to (someone or something).
  2. 2.To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
  3. 3.To contribute in some way to.
  4. 4.To provide assistance.
  5. 5.To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

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