Aid vs. Help
Difference Between Aid and Help
Aidnoun
(uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
He came to my aid when I was foundering.Helpnoun
(uncountable) Action given to provide assistance; aid.
I need some help with my homework.Aidnoun
(countable) A helper; an assistant.
Helpnoun
Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
He was a great help to me when I was moving house.I've printed out a list of math helps.Aidnoun
(countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.
Slimming aids include dietary supplements and appetite suppressants.Helpnoun
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image.Aidnoun
An historical subsidy granted to the crown by Parliament for an extraordinary purpose, such as a war effort.
Helpnoun
One or more people employed to help in the maintenance of a house or the operation of a farm or enterprise.
The help is coming round this morning to clean.Most of the hired help is seasonal, for the harvest.Aidnoun
An exchequer loan.
Helpnoun
(uncountable) Correction of deficits, as by psychological counseling or medication or social support or remedial training.
His suicide attempts were a cry for help.He really needs help in handling customer complaints.“He’s a real road-rager.” / “Yup, he really needs help, maybe anger management.”Aidnoun
A pecuniary tribute paid by a vassal to his feudal lord on special occasions.
Helpverb
(transitive) To provide assistance to (someone or something).
He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.Aidnoun
(countable) An aide-de-camp, so called by abbreviation.
The incompetent general's brilliant aid often made priceless suggestions.Helpverb
(transitive) To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
It is polite to help your guests to food before serving yourself.Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.Aidverb
(transitive) To (give) support (to); to further the progress of; to help; to assist.
Helpverb
(transitive) To contribute in some way to.
The white paint on the walls helps make the room look brighter.If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.Aidnoun
a resource;
visual aids in teachingeconomic assistance to depressed areasHelpverb
(intransitive) To provide assistance.
She was struggling with the groceries, so I offered to help.Please, help!Aidnoun
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
he gave me an assist with the houseworkcould not walk without assistancerescue party went to their aidoffered his help in unloadingHelpverb
(transitive) To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
We couldn’t help noticing that you were late.We couldn’t help but notice that you were late.She’s trying not to smile, but she can’t help herself.Can I help it if I'm so beautiful?Can I help it that I fell in love with you?Are they going to beat us?Not if I can help it!Aidnoun
a gift of money to support a worthy person or cause
Helpinterjection
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
Aidnoun
the work of caring for or attending to someone or something;
no medical care was requiredthe old car needed constant attentionHelpnoun
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
he gave me an assist with the houseworkcould not walk without assistancerescue party went to their aidoffered his help in unloadingAidverb
give help or assistance; be of service;
Everyone helped out during the earthquakeCan you help me carry this table?She never helps around the houseHelpnoun
a resource;
visual aids in teachingeconomic assistance to depressed areasAidverb
improve the condition of;
These pills will help the patientHelpnoun
a means of serving;
of no availthere's no help for itHelpnoun
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose;
my invaluable assistantthey hired additional help to finish the workHelpverb
give help or assistance; be of service;
Everyone helped out during the earthquakeCan you help me carry this table?She never helps around the houseHelpverb
be of use;
This will help to prevent accidentsHelpverb
improve the condition of;
These pills will help the patientHelpverb
abstain from doing; always used with a negative;
I can't help myself--I have to smokeShe could not help watching the sad spectacleHelpverb
contribute to the furtherance of;
This money will help the development of literacy in developing countriesHelpverb
improve; change for the better;
New slipcovers will help the old living room furnitureHelpverb
help to some food; help with food or drink;
I served him three times, and after that he helped himselfHelpverb
take or use;
She helped herself to some of the office supplies
