help Synonyms
Another word for help
• noun (Context 1)
The action of assisting someone to do or achieve something; aid or support provided in a time of need.
"Thank you for your generous assistance with organizing the charity event."
• verb (Context 2)
To make it easier or possible for someone to do something by offering one's services, resources, or support.
"She offered to assist her neighbor carry the heavy groceries upstairs."
• verb (Context 3)
To improve a situation or alleviate a symptom, problem, or pain.
"Drinking warm herbal tea should relieve your sore throat."
• noun (Context 4)
A person or thing that is a source of useful assistance or relief.
"The new research assistant has been a tremendous boon to the entire laboratory team."
• verb (Context 5)
To refrain from or avoid an action or feeling (typically used in negative constructions with 'can' or 'could').
"He could not avoid laughing when the puppy chased its own tail."
• interjection (Context 6)
An urgent cry or exclamation used to summon immediate assistance in a moment of danger or distress.
"mayday! Someone has fallen into the freezing river!"
• verb (Context 7)
To serve oneself or someone else with food or drink (usually used reflexively).
"Please serve yourself to fresh fruit and coffee from the buffet table."
• noun (Context 8)
Workers hired to perform domestic duties, maintenance, or other labor in a household or institution.
"The estate owners hired extra seasonal staff to prepare the grounds for the summer festival."
Opposites of help
The opposite of help shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: