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noun

helper

HEHLP
noun
1
A person or thing that provides assistance.
"She works as a kitchen helper on weekends."
"A good dictionary is a helpful helper when learning a language."

How to Use Helper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that helps.

Common pairings
a helpful helper kitchen helper lab helper

Word Forms

helpers plural

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Etymology

From "help" plus the agent suffix "-er."

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