[hɛlp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources
(e.g: they helped her with domestic chores)

- serve someone with (food or drink)
(e.g: may I help you to some more meat?)

- cannot or could not avoid
(e.g: he couldn't help laughing)


Phrases:
- a helping hand
- so help me
- there is no help for it

Origin:
Old English helpan (verb), help (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch helpen and German helfen

[hɛlp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the action of helping someone to do something
(e.g: I asked for help from my neighbours)


Phrases:
- a helping hand
- so help me
- there is no help for it

Origin:
Old English helpan (verb), help (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch helpen and German helfen

[hɛlp], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used as an appeal for urgent assistance
(e.g: Help! I'm drowning!)


Phrases:
- a helping hand
- so help me
- there is no help for it

Origin:
Old English helpan (verb), help (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch helpen and German helfen