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helped

verb

Form of help , past tense of help.

Simple meaning

Give help or assistance.

Pronunciation

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hehlpt
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈhɛlpt

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Definition

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verb

  1. past tense of help

    Give help or assistance; be of service

    “Everyone helped out during the earthquake.”

  2. past tense of help

    To provide assistance to (someone or something).

  3. past tense of help

    Contribute to the furtherance of

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  • helpverbBase word

    Give help or assistance.

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  • helpernounPerson or profession

    A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose.

  • helpfuladjectiveDerived adjective

    Providing assistance or serving a useful function.

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