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HELPS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Helps.

How to pronounce helps:

Helps - as a noun

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

Example: "He gave me an assist with the housework"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aidassistassistance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

Example: "Visual aids in teaching"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aidassistance

A means of serving

Example: "Of no avail"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
availservice

Helps - as a verb

Give help or assistance; be of service

Example: "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aidassist
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
back upsupport
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Improve the condition of

Example: "These pills will help the patient"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aid
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorateamendbetterimprovemeliorate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be of use

Example: "This will help to prevent accidents"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
facilitate

Abstain from doing; always used with a negative

Example: "I can't help myself--i have to smoke"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
help oneself

Help to some food; help with food or drink

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
serve

Contribute to the furtherance of

Example: "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

Take or use

Example: "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
avail

Improve; change for the better

Example: "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"

Example Sentences

"She helps her little brother with his homework."
"He helps his neighbor to move furniture."
"The medication helps reduce inflammation."
"My friend helps me practice for the upcoming exam."
"Volunteering at the shelter helps many homeless people."
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Word Game Points

Is HELPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, helps is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HELPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is HELPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, helps is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HELPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is HELPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, helps is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HELPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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