1
as in to assist
to provide (someone) with what is useful or necessary to achieve an end
offered to help her widowed father when he moved into an apartment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in to alleviate
to make more bearable or less severe
the new ointment didn't help Josh's sunburn one bit
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in to prevent
to keep from happening by taking action in advance
they couldn't help the way things turned out
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in to benefit
to provide with something useful or desirable
being independently wealthy certainly helped him during his years as a struggling young artist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in to improve
to make better
some minor revisions would help this essay immensely
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in assist
an act or instance of helping
I could use your help getting this tire back on the car
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in benefit
a thing that helps
the computer is a great help for writing reports
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in staff
a body of persons at work or available for work
it's so hard to get good help these days
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of help
Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
Levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control movement, coordination, and muscle control, are reduced in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
—New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2023
That’s when content teams should get some help from AI tools in handling the details.
—John Hall, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for help
Verb
Some research suggests that taking phenylalanine, combined with ultraviolet (UV) light therapy, may help treat vitiligo.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
Levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps control movement, coordination, and muscle control, are reduced in Parkinson’s disease (PD).
—New Atlas, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
There are several ways to get help filing your taxes.
—Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 6 Feb. 2023
That’s when content teams should get some help from AI tools in handling the details.
—John Hall, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
See All Example Sentences for help
Recent Examples of Synonyms for help
Verb
-
Any response or solution should be tailored for that client, conveying your genuine desire to assist.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
-
The Trump administration has separately directed the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Forces, which investigate domestic and international terrorist threats, to assist in President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, according to a memo seen by Reuters.—
Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N. Lynch,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The people and the government will do everything in their power to at least slightly alleviate their pain and help them in these most difficult moments.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
-
Over time, building up your core strength can alleviate low-back pain, improve posture, improve sports performance, prevent injuries, and manage pelvic floor dysfunction.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
This natural compound may help improve back acne and prevent or fade dark spots that develop after a breakout.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
-
According to Yau, those with acne-prone skin should reach for a stainless steel gua sha—unlike natural stone, stainless steel is non-porous and anti-bacterial, preventing unwanted breakouts and aggravating easily congested skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Within these communities, members find opportunities for social interaction and support, while companies benefit from the emotional connections and strong brand loyalty that such communities cultivate.—
Rafael Schwarz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
-
That’s a critical detail supporters want to emphasize, along with the fact the money this time around would benefit far more than the high school.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
After seeing his progress hampered by injury issues in recent years, Jones has benefited from how Slot and his staff have improved player availability.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
-
The defense improved, holding the Bluejays to 5-for-20 shooting over the final 15 minutes while the Huskies cut their deficit to three at the 6:31 mark, but ultimately paid for their early mistakes.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Store employees often provide assistance, answer questions and offer suggestions that can be helpful to both experienced and novice sewers.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
-
The food bank also received supplemental food purchasing assistance from the Commodity Credit Corp., the government agency created to protect farm income and prices.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
In fact, Roan’s leaning into them to her advantage, queering the rote masculine country references and taking to task the men who leave their girlfriends with unfinished business.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
-
Many felt more comfortable with traditional propeller planes, despite the Comet’s advantages.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Sumo’s research found that small (less than 10 staff) and medium-sized (10-40 staff) agencies grew at a far swifter pace than the big traditional players, both by around 16% to 17% compared with 2.3% for the large shops.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
-
Over the final few weeks of the regular season, that should be the primary objective for both him and the Thunder coaching staff.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Help.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/help. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share