help
Translation
to help, to assist, to aid
Examples
Can you help me with my homework?
Can you help me with my homework?
This medicine will help your cough.
This medicine will help your cough.
He helped the old woman cross the street.
He helped the old woman cross the street.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to assist someone with something Can you help me with this box?
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to assist someone to do something She helped him find his keys.
((sth.)) to make something better or easier This map will help us find the way.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assist, aid, support; Antonyms: hinder, obstruct
Etymology
From Old English 'helpan'. Cognate with German 'helfen'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone yelling 'Help!' and you run to assist them.