help
gb/hˈɛlp/ us/hˈɛlp/
A1
English
~ 900
segít, segítség, segély, támogatás, megelőz, megakadályoz, elősegít, hozzájárul
VERB
A1
1
segít
A1
Usage pattern:
to help [someone] (with [something])
She helped her brother carry the heavy box.
Segített a testvérének cipelni a nehéz dobozt.
Can you help me fix my bike?
Tudnál segíteni megjavítani a biciklimet?
The volunteers helped the victims of the flood.
Learner examples
I help my mother cook dinner.
Segítek anyukámnak vacsorát főzni.
He helps his friend with homework.
Segít a barátjának a házi feladatában.
They help the teacher clean the room.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes omit 'with' when talking about helping with a task, e.g., 'Help me my homework' instead of 'Help me with my homework'.
Meaning
Give assistance or support
Collocations
help someone out
|help with homework
|help a friend
Synonyms
assist (Slightly more formal and often used in professional or technical contexts.)
Antonyms
hinder (Means to make it more difficult for something to happen.)
Themes
daily life
|relationships
|work
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To make it easier for someone to do something by giving them what they need.
To make it easier for someone to do something or for something to happen by offering one's services, resources, or knowledge.
NOUN
A1
2
I need your help to move this table.
Szükségem van a segítségedre, hogy arrébb tegyük ezt az asztalt.
Thanks for your help yesterday.
Köszönöm a tegnapi segítségedet.
They offered help to the injured man.
Learner examples
I need your help with this box.
Szükségem van a segítségedre ezzel a dobozzal.
Thank you for your help.
Köszönöm a segítségedet.
She gives help to old people.
Meaning
Assistance or support
Collocations
ask for help
|offer help
|get help
Synonyms
assistance (More formal; often used in official or professional contexts.)
Antonyms
obstruction (Means something that blocks progress instead of aiding it.)
Themes
daily life
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Things you do or give to make it easier for someone to do something.
The act of making it easier for someone to do something, or the resources provided for this purpose.
VERB
B1
3
megelőz
B1
megakadályoz
B2
Usage pattern:
can't/couldn't help [doing something]
She called out for someone to help her from falling.
Felkiáltott, hogy valaki segítsen neki, nehogy elessen.
Quick thinking helped him avoid an accident.
A gyors helyzetfelismerése segített neki elkerülni a balesetet.
Wearing a helmet can help prevent serious injury.
Learner examples
He helps stop the fire from spreading.
Segít megakadályozni, hogy a tűz továbbterjedjen.
Washing your hands helps prevent illness.
A kézmosás segít megelőzni a betegségeket.
The seat belt helps keep you safe.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'help' in this sense with direct assistance rather than prevention.
Meaning
Prevent harm or trouble
Collocations
help avoid
|help prevent
Synonyms
save (Implies rescuing from danger, often more dramatic than 'help'.)
Antonyms
cause (Means to make something happen, including bad events.)
Themes
daily life
|safety
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To stop something bad from happening to you or other people.
To take action to stop something bad from happening to oneself or others.
VERB
A2
4
Usage pattern:
help [something] [do something]
Good communication can help build strong relationships.
A jó kommunikáció elősegítheti az erős kapcsolatok kialakítását.
Regular exercise helps maintain good health.
A rendszeres testmozgás hozzájárul az egészség megőrzéséhez.
This tool will help speed up the process.
Learner examples
Drinking water helps you stay healthy.
A vízivás segít egészségesnek maradni.
Reading every day helps you learn new words.
A mindennapos olvasás segít új szavakat tanulni.
Good sleep helps your body work well.
Meaning
Make something easier to happen
Collocations
help improve
|help reduce
Synonyms
facilitate (More formal and technical; often used in business or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
impede (Means to slow down or block progress.)
Themes
work
|processes
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
To make it easier for something to happen.
To contribute to making a process, situation, or result occur more easily or quickly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
help
IPA
GB/hˈɛlp/
US/hˈɛlp/
Syllables & stress
help (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (help)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: help
- Plural: help, helps
Verb
- Base: help
- 3rd Person Singular: helps
- Present Participle: helping
- Past: helped
Word family
Expressions
can't help (doing something)
1/kˈænt hˈɛlp dˈuɪŋ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Unable to stop oneself doing something
To be unable to stop yourself from doing something.
Examples
- I can't help laughing when I see that movie.
- He couldn't help falling in love with her.
help out
2/hˈɛlp ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Assist someone with a task
To give someone support or do a part of their work, especially for a short time.
Examples
- Can you help out in the kitchen tonight?
- She helped out at the local animal shelter over the weekend.
so help me (God)
4/sˈoʊ hˈɛlp mˈi ɡˈɑd/
fixed phrase
informal
Strong promise or threat (truth/action)
Used to say you really mean what you are saying, sometimes as a threat.
Examples
- So help me God, if you touch my car...
- I will finish this project today, so help me God.
help yourself
3/hˈɛlp jʊɹsˈɛlf/
fixed phrase
Take what you want (offered)
To take food, drink, or something else that is offered, without asking again.
Examples
- Please help yourself to some cake.
- Please help yourself to some cookies.
- They told us to help ourselves to drinks in the fridge.
- If you're hungry, help yourself from the fridge.