Past and past participle verb
Gave or provided support that made it easier for someone to do something.
My brother helped me with my homework.
She has helped her grandmother carry the groceries.
American English
How to pronounce helped
verbA1Very common word
HEHLPT
/hɛlpt̚/
One syllable.
Form of help
Helped is used as both the past form and the past participle of help.
Gave or provided support that made it easier for someone to do something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
Past and past participle verb
Made a task or situation easier or better.
The umbrella helped keep us dry in the rain.
The medicine has helped me feel better.
Useful expressions
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.