Help (2010 film) definition

(1) The activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

"He gave me an assist with the housework"

"Could not walk without assistance"

"Rescue party went to their aid"

"Offered his help in unloading"

(2) A means of serving

"Of no avail"

"There's no help for it"

(3) A resource

"Visual aids in teaching"

"Economic assistance to depressed areas"

(4) A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

"My invaluable assistant"

"They hired additional help to finish the work"

(5) Improve the condition of

"These pills will help the patient"

(6) Help to some food; help with food or drink

"I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

(7) Take or use

"She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

(8) Give help or assistance; be of service

"Everyone helped out during the earthquake"

"Can you help me carry this table?"

"She never helps around the house"

(9) Abstain from doing; always used with a negative

"I can't help myself--I have to smoke"

"She could not help watching the sad spectacle"

(10) Be of use

"This will help to prevent accidents"