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Definition help in British English

help noun

noun
/help/
1

the process of helping someone or what you do to help someone

Example

Do you want some help with that?

Example

Police have appealed for help from anyone who may have information.

Example

We're very grateful for their help.

Example

They need to get help, don't they?

Example

You can get special help if somebody's disabled.

Example

Molly now needs help with any heavy housework.

Example

She'll survive with the help of her supporters.

Synonyms and related words
help contribution assistance
2

a person or thing that helps

Example

You've been a real help to me, Carrie.

Example

Aircraft medical kits aren't much help in dealing with a collapsed lung.

Example

It's a great help to know I can rely on you.

Example

That information won't be of any help to them.

Example

A great help you've been (=no help at all)!

2.1

a person or people that someone pays to work for them in their house

Example

We don't have any domestic help just now.

Synonyms and related words
amah batman butler
3

part of a computer program that gives you information

Example

Try the help menu.

Synonyms and related words
anchor link autoflow automatic hyphenation
Definition help in British English