help out

phrasal verb

helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.

Examples of help out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Not satisfied only with helping out the oil and gas industry, Trump took aim his first day at the wind power industry. Christopher Helman, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 For those still interested in helping out, Stratum is accepting Venmo donations via @stratumfitness. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 That has changed this postseason, with Day helping out on the game planning more, but that will be the difference again Monday. Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025 Taylor also joined teammates Blake Snell and Anthony Banda in helping out at Friday’s distribution event at Dodger Stadium. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for help out 

Dictionary Entries Near help out

Cite this Entry

“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on help out

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!