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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

help

verb · Say it: HELP

What it means

Foundation

to make things easier for someone by doing something useful for them

Harry helped his mum carry the shopping bags into the kitchen.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • aid
  • assist
  • support

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • hinder

More examples

  • Could you help me tidy the classroom before home time?

Where the word comes from

From Old English helpan.

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