helps

/hษ›lps/

IPA: /HH EH1 L P S/

noun
  1. 1

    Action given to provide assistance; aid.

    โ€œI need some help with my homework.โ€

  2. 2

    (usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.

    โ€œHe was a great help to me when I was moving house.โ€

  3. 3

    Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.

    โ€œI can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.โ€

  4. 4

    (usually uncountable) One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.

    โ€œMost of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.โ€

  5. 5

    Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.

    โ€œHe really needs help in handling customer complaints.โ€

verb
  1. 1

    To provide assistance to (someone or something).

    โ€œHe helped his grandfather cook breakfast.โ€

  2. 2

    To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

    โ€œHelp yourself to whatever's in the fridge.โ€

  3. 3

    To contribute in some way to.

    โ€œIf you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.โ€

  4. 4

    To provide assistance.

    โ€œPlease, help!โ€

  5. 5

    To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.

    โ€œAre they going to beat us?ย Not if I can help it!โ€

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/help, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/helps