helper
gb/hˈɛlpɚ/ us/hˈɛlpɚ/
A2
English
~ 8800
segítő, segédeszköz, munkakönnyítő eszköz, segédfüggvény, segédprogram, Szentlélek, Pártfogó
NOUN
A2
1
segítő
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a helper for [someone] with [something]
Her son loves being a little helper in the kitchen.
A fia imádja, ha kis segítő lehet a konyhában.
We hired a helper to assist with the move this weekend.
Fogadtunk egy segítőt, hogy segítsen a hétvégi költözésben.
The teacher chose one student to be her helper and hand out the books.
Volunteers acted as helpers for the elderly guests during the event.
As a new helper on the team, he started with simple tasks.
Learner examples
My daughter is a good helper when I cook.
A lányom ügyes segítő, amikor főzök.
The teacher picked me to be her helper today.
A tanár ma engem választott segítőjének.
We need a helper to carry these boxes.
He worked as a helper in his uncle’s shop.
Two helpers cleaned the room after the party.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"He is very helper"* instead of *"He is very helpful"*. "Helper" is a noun (a person), while "helpful" is an adjective. Learners also sometimes forget the article and say *"She is helper"* instead of *"She is a helper"*.
Meaning
person who gives assistance
Collocations
a good helper
|little helper
|classroom helper
|extra helper
|volunteer helper
|holiday helper
Synonyms
assistant (More formal and often suggests an official or paid role.)
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helper (Neutral, often for simple or informal help, especially by children or volunteers.)
|
aide (Often used in professional, medical, or political contexts.)
Antonyms
obstacle (Something that makes it harder to do a task, instead of making it easier like a helper does.)
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hindrance (Someone or something that slows progress rather than supporting it.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|relationships
Definition
A person who helps another person do something.
A person who gives practical support or assistance to someone else, often in a basic or informal role.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
a helper for [doing something]
This simple jar opener is a great kitchen helper for people with weak hands.
Ez az egyszerű befőttesüveg-nyitó nagyszerű konyhai segédeszköz azoknak, akiknek gyenge a kezük.
The walking frame acts as a helper when she moves around the house.
A járókeret segédeszközként szolgál, amikor a lakásban közlekedik.
He bought a phone-stand helper so he could watch videos hands‑free.
The app is designed as a study helper for vocabulary practice.
They use a small plastic helper to lift the lids off paint cans.
Learner examples
This tool is a good helper when you cook.
Ez az eszköz hasznos segédeszköz főzéskor.
The stick is a helper for my grandpa when he walks.
A bot hasznos segédeszköz a nagypapámnak járás közben.
I use this app as a helper to learn words.
The chair is a helper so the child can reach the sink.
She bought a small helper to open bottles.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the person meaning and say things like *"He is a kitchen helper"* when they mean a device, or *"I bought a helper"* without context, which sounds like a person. Add a clear noun before or after, such as *"kitchen helper tool"* or *"study helper app"* when needed.
Meaning
tool or device that helps
Collocations
kitchen helper
|mobility helper
|walking helper
|cleaning helper
|gardening helper
|study helper
Synonyms
aid (More formal; often used for medical or technical devices, like 'hearing aid'.)
|
tool (More general; any implement used to carry out a task, not always marketed as a 'helper'.)
Antonyms
hindrance (Something that makes a task more difficult instead of easier.)
Themes
daily life
|technology
|daily_life
|work
Definition
A thing, like a tool or device, that makes it easier to do a job.
An object, tool, or piece of equipment designed to make a particular task easier for a person.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
segédprogram
B2
Usage pattern:
a helper for [program or task]
We wrote a small helper to handle all the date formatting.
Írtunk egy kis segédfüggvényt az összes dátumformázás kezelésére.
The browser loads a video helper to play this file type.
A böngésző betölt egy videós segédprogramot, hogy le tudja játszani ezt a fájltípust.
This helper app runs in the background and syncs your files automatically.
The data‑processing helper takes care of all the logging tasks.
Developers often create helper functions to avoid repeating code.
Learner examples
The company made a helper app for their main website.
A cég segédalkalmazást készített a fő weboldalához.
Our programmer added a helper to send emails.
A programozónk hozzáadott egy segédfüggvényt az e-mailek küldéséhez.
This helper runs with the main program and does small jobs.
We use a download helper to save videos.
The helper function makes the code easier to read.
Common mistake:
Learners may think "helper" here always means a stand‑alone app, but it can also be a small part of a program, like a helper function or helper class. The word does not describe what it does, only that it supports another part.
Meaning
supporting software component
Collocations
helper app
|browser helper
|helper function
|helper class
|email helper
|download helper
Synonyms
utility (A general-purpose supporting program; not always tied to one main program like a helper often is.)
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module (A broader technical term for a part of a program; not necessarily small or secondary.)
Antonyms
core application (The main program that is being helped or supported by the helper component.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
A small computer program or function that helps a bigger program do part of its work.
A small software program, module, or function that supports a main program by handling a limited or specialized task.
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
4
Szentlélek
B2
Pártfogó
C1
Usage pattern:
the Helper for [believers or people]
In this passage, Jesus promises that the Helper will come to guide his followers.
Ebben a szakaszban Jézus megígéri, hogy eljön a Pártfogó, és vezeti követőit.
They prayed, trusting that the Helper would give them strength in their grief.
Gyászukban imádkoztak, bízva abban, hogy a Pártfogó erőt ad nekik.
Some translations of the Bible use the term "the Helper" for the Holy Spirit.
Learner examples
In this church, people call the Holy Spirit the Helper.
Ebben a gyülekezetben a Szentlelket Pártfogónak nevezik.
Believers ask the Helper to give them courage.
A hívők azt kérik a Pártfogótól, hogy adjon nekik bátorságot.
The pastor said the Helper is always with them.
Common mistake:
Learners may not realize that the capitalized form "the Helper" can be a specific religious title, not just a normal noun. In this use, it is usually written with a capital "H" and often refers to the Holy Spirit in Christian texts.
Meaning
divine or spiritual helper
Collocations
the Helper
|our Helper
|send the Helper
|faithful Helper
|ever‑present Helper
Synonyms
comforter (A traditional Christian term for a divine helper who gives comfort and strength.)
Antonyms
adversary (In religious language, a being who opposes or harms believers, instead of helping them.)
Themes
religion
|spirituality
Definition
A religious name for a spiritual power, especially in Christianity, that helps and guides people.
In some religious traditions, especially Christianity, a title for a divine or spiritual presence that gives comfort, guidance, and help to believers.
Grammar
Dictionary form
helper
IPA
GB/hˈɛlpɚ/
US/hˈɛlpɚ/
Syllables & stress
help - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (help)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: helper
- Plural: helper, helpers
Word family
Expressions
classroom helper
1/klˈæsɹˌum hˈɛlpɚ/
fixed phrase
person helping in a classroom
A person, often a student or volunteer, who helps the teacher with work in the classroom.
Examples
- The classroom helper collected the pencils after the test.
- Parents can sign up to be a classroom helper once a month.
- She volunteers as a classroom helper in her daughter’s school.
domestic helper
1/dəmˈɛstɪk hˈɛlpɚ/
fixed phrase
person employed for housework
A person who works in someone’s home doing cleaning, cooking, and sometimes taking care of children or elderly people.
Examples
- They employ a full‑time domestic helper to manage the house.
- Many families in the city hire a domestic helper to look after the children.
- The rights of live‑in domestic helpers are a serious social issue.
helper verb
1/hˈɛlpɚ vˈɚb/
fixed phrase
technical
auxiliary verb in grammar
A verb like "be", "have", or "do" that goes with another verb to show time, questions, or other grammar meanings.
Examples
- In the sentence "She is running", the word "is" is a helper verb.
- English learners often forget to use a helper verb in questions.
- The teacher used charts to explain how helper verbs work.
kitchen helper
1/kˈɪt͡ʃən hˈɛlpɚ/
fixed phrase
tool that makes kitchen work easier
A tool or small machine that helps you do jobs in the kitchen more easily.
Examples
- This cutting board with holes is a clever kitchen helper for draining vegetables.
- The new blender has become my favorite kitchen helper.
- They sell many plastic kitchen helpers on that TV show.
little helper
1/lˈɪtəl hˈɛlpɚ/
fixed phrase
child who helps an adult
A friendly way to call a child who is helping an adult with small jobs.
Examples
- Come here, my little helper, and stir the soup.
- Her little helper carried the shopping bags into the house.
- He loves being Daddy’s little helper when fixing things.
mother's helper
1/mˈʌðɚz hˈɛlpɚ/
fixed phrase
young helper for childcare and housework
A child or teenager who helps a mother (or parent) with children and housework, usually in the family’s home and often for a small payment.
Examples
- They hired a neighborhood girl as a mother’s helper during the summer.
- As a mother’s helper, she plays with the kids while the parents do other tasks.
- Being a mother’s helper is a common first job for teenagers.
Mother's little helper
1/mˈʌðɚz lˈɪtəl hˈɛlpɚ/
idiom
informal
slang for a calming pill
An informal, often humorous or critical way to talk about a pill, such as a tranquilizer, that a person takes to feel calmer and deal with stress.
Examples
- The song jokes about mothers relying on 'Mother’s little helper' to get through the day.
- He called his anxiety medication 'Mother’s little helper' and laughed.
- Some critics say people are turning to a modern 'Mother’s little helper' instead of finding real solutions.
teacher's helper
1/tˈit͡ʃɚz hˈɛlpɚ/
fixed phrase
student who helps a teacher
A child or student who helps the teacher with small jobs in the classroom.
Examples
- Each week the teacher chooses one student to be the teacher's helper.
- As the teacher's helper, she passed out worksheets to the class.
- My son was so proud to be the teacher's helper today.