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Pronunciation: [/hɛlp/]

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help: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use help in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “assistance”

(verb) to give support, aid, or assistance to someone in need or difficulty. When you help someone, you are doing something to make their situation better or easier.

Example

I helped my friend carry her books to school.

Example

He refused to help his brother with homework.

Example

Can you help me find my lost keys?

Context: “assistance”

(noun) something that makes a task easier or better, often given to someone who needs it. Help can be physical actions, words of encouragement, or guidance to solve a problem.

Example

The teacher offered help to the students struggling with the assignment.

Example

He didn't want to ask for help because he wanted to do it on his own.

Example

Do you think he needs help with his project?

Context: “contribution”

(verb) to make a contribution or improvement to something. When you help a situation, you are doing something that makes it better or advances it.

Example

Her innovative ideas helped improve the company's performance.

Example

His negative attitude didn't help the team's morale.

Example

How can we help this project succeed?

How to pronounce help

Pronunciation: [/hɛlp/]

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