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Definition of helper

helper

/ˈhɛl.pər/
Adverb:helpfully
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Plural:helpers
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Adjective:helpful
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• noun

1

A person who assists, supports, or works alongside someone else to accomplish a task, particularly in a domestic, charitable, or skilled trade setting.

Example

"The carpenter hired an experienced helper to assist with framing the new roof."

2

In computer programming, a secondary function, class, or utility module designed to perform routine tasks and support the main functionality of a software application.

Example

"The developer wrote a small helper to format the timestamps before displaying them on the dashboard."

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helmsperson
help
helpdesk
helper
helpful
helpfully
helpfulness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'help' (derived from Old English 'helpan', meaning to aid or support) combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helper
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