helped
Translation
to help, to assist, to aid
Examples
She helped her brother with his homework.
She helped her brother with his homework.
The map helped us find the way.
The map helped us find the way.
I can't help thinking about it.
I can't help thinking about it.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((with sth.)) to help (sb.) with (sth.) She helped me with my bag.
((sb.)) ((to-inf)) to help (sb.) (to) do (sth.) He helped the old man (to) cross the street.
can't help ((-ing)) to be unable to stop doing (sth.) I can't help laughing.
Similar Words
Synonyms: assist, aid, support; Antonyms: hinder, obstruct
Etymology
From Old English 'helpan', meaning 'to aid, benefit'.
Memory Tips
Think of giving someone a 'helping hand'.