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helped

/hɛlpt/

Meanings
  • Verb

    To make easier for someone to do something; assist.

    - "I helped my friend carry the boxes."
    - "She helped her brother with his homework."

Pronunciation
  1. /hɛlpt/



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Synonyms

contribute , assist , aid , assist , come to the aid of , help out
Rhymes
Words rhyming with helped
jumped , stumped , plumped , pumped , humps , bumps , jumps , chumps
Variants
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help , helped , helping , helps , so help me , cannot be helped , help out , helped out , helping out , helps out
Forms
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helped (past tense and past participle of help)


Etymology
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Old English hulpian, from hlufan to lift, support.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'helped' appears 12 times in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee.

  2. The phrase 'helping hands' has been used in various forms of literature, music, and art since at least the 16th century.


Related Concepts
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  1. Assistance: The act of providing help or support to someone or something.

  2. Cooperation: The process of working together to achieve a common goal.


Culture
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The word 'helped' is often used in various forms of literature, music, and art to convey themes of cooperation, kindness, and support. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', Scout describes how she and her brother Jem help their reclusive neighbor, Arthur 'Boo' Radley. In music, the phrase 'helping hands' is used in the song 'I Will Survive' by Gloria Gaynor to signify the importance of support during difficult times.

How to Memorize "helped"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself physically helping someone, such as lifting a box or carrying groceries. Visualize the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction that comes from assisting someone in need.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'helped' with words like 'assist', 'support', and 'aid'. Visualize these words and their meanings to help remember the definition of 'helped'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Help Everyone Lift People Everyday' to remember the definition of 'helped' as 'to make it easier for someone to do something'.


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