Helved: meaning, definitions and examples
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helved
[ hɛlvd ]
past tense
Helved is the past tense of the verb 'helve', which means to place something on a shelf or to set aside. It is often used in contexts referring to storing items or organizing physical spaces.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He helved the books neatly in the library.
- After unpacking, she helved the kitchen supplies in the cupboard.
- They helved the tools after finishing their work.
Translations
Translations of the word "helved" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ajudado
🇮🇳 सहायता की गई
🇩🇪 geholfen
🇮🇩 dibantu
🇺🇦 допомогли
🇵🇱 pomagany
🇯🇵 助けられた
🇫🇷 aidé
🇪🇸 ayudado
🇹🇷 yardımcı olunmuş
🇰🇷 도움을 받은
🇸🇦 مدعوم
🇨🇿 pomocný
🇸🇰 pomáhaný
🇨🇳 被帮助
🇸🇮 pomagano
🇮🇸 aðstoðað
🇰🇿 көмектескен
🇬🇪 დახმარებული
🇦🇿 kömək edilmiş
🇲🇽 ayudado
Etymology
The term 'helve' originates from the Old English 'helfian', which means to raise or elevate. The evolution of the word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'halwō', which indicates the action of placing or putting something away. Over time, as the language evolved, the form 'helve' became more commonly associated with the specific action of placing items on a shelf. This shift reflects a broader trend in language development where simple actions are refined into more specific verbs. The modern usage of 'helved' can be seen especially in contexts involving organization and tidiness, signifying not just the physical act of shelving but also the underlying idea of creating order within a space.