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helped

 

[ hɛlpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The word 'helped' is the past tense of the verb 'help'. It indicates that assistance or support was provided to someone or something in the past. Helping someone often involves offering guidance, resources, or aid to improve their situation or solve a problem. In many contexts, it can refer to both physical assistance and emotional or moral support. The action of helping is generally seen as positive and beneficial.

Synonyms

aided, assisted, facilitated, guided, supported

Examples of usage

  • She helped her friend with homework.
  • The volunteers helped the community during the crisis.
  • He helped his parents cook dinner.
  • They helped clean up after the event.
  • The teacher helped the students understand the material.

Translations

Translations of the word "helped" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajudou

🇮🇳 मदद की

🇩🇪 geholfen

🇮🇩 membantu

🇺🇦 допоміг

🇵🇱 pomógł

🇯🇵 助けた (tasuketa)

🇫🇷 aidé

🇪🇸 ayudó

🇹🇷 yardım etti

🇰🇷 도움이 되었다 (doumi doeeotda)

🇸🇦 ساعد (sa'ada)

🇨🇿 pomohl

🇸🇰 pomohol

🇨🇳 帮助了 (bāngzhùle)

🇸🇮 pomagal

🇮🇸 aðstoðaði

🇰🇿 көмектесті (kömektesti)

🇬🇪 დახმარება (dakhmareba)

🇦🇿 kömək etdi

🇲🇽 ayudó

Etymology

The word 'help' originates from Old English 'helpan', which means to support or aid. This term has Germanic roots, as related words can be found in Old High German ('helfan'), Middle Dutch ('helpen'), and Old Norse ('hjálpa'). The usage of 'help' has evolved over centuries, but its core meaning has remained consistent. 'Helped' serves as the simple past tense and past participle of 'help', indicating an action that has been completed. In English, the verb has broadened in scope, now encompassing various forms of support, from physical assistance to emotional encouragement. The linguistic journey of 'help' reflects societal values surrounding community, cooperation, and the importance of aiding one another.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,036, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.