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How to pronounce help
Say it like this: /hɛlp/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does help mean?
nounAction given to provide assistance; aid.
“I need some help with my homework.”
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
“He was a great help to me when I was moving house.”
Documentation provided with computer software that could be accessed using the computer.
“I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.”
verbTo provide assistance to (someone or something).
“He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.”
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
“Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.”
To contribute in some way to.
“The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.”
intjA cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance.
“— Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!”
A way to signal uncontrollable laughter; implying the risk of dying of laughter and needing assistance.
“helpppp that's too funny, did she rlly say that?”
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