To help
Example: He helps his friend with homework
Definition
"To help" means to assist or support someone in accomplishing a task or overcoming a difficulty. It involves offering aid, guidance, or resources to make a situation easier or more manageable for another person.
Etymology
The verb "to help" originates from Old English "helpan," which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages like Old High German "helfan." Did you know that the word has been used for centuries to express assistance and support, reflecting its fundamental role in human cooperation.
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"To help" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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