American English
/hɛlp̚/
One syllable.
to do something that makes it easier for someone to do something
Practice out loudto do something that makes it easier for someone to do something
Can you help me carry these boxes?
Jamal helped his neighbor fix the gate.
After help, you can use a verb with or without to: Help me carry this. Help me to carry this.
help a friend · help someone with homework · help solve a problem
help someone (to) do something
help someone with something
to make a situation or task easier or better
These glasses help me read.
A short break can help with stress.
help improve something · help prevent something · help with stress
something helps with something
something helps someone do something
support that makes it easier to do something
Thanks for your help with the move.
I need help finding a new job.
For general assistance, say I need help, not I need a help.
ask for help · need help · offer help · get help
need help with something
ask for help with something
a person or thing that makes a difficult task easier
Your advice was a big help.
This map will be a great help.
a big help · a great help
be a big help to someone
take or use what you want, especially food or drink
Please help yourself to some coffee.
give practical help, often for a short time
Can you help out at the store tonight?
be unable to stop yourself from doing something
I can't help laughing at that joke.