All English words - page 2399

Meanings of Helminths:

noun

A parasitic worm; a fluke, tapeworm, or nematode.

Usage examples:

The cnidarians (hydra, jellyfish, and sea anemones) and helminths have a sac-like digestive system …

Meanings of Helms:

verb

Steer (a boat or ship).

Usage examples:

He helmed a sailing vessel

noun

A helmet.

Meanings of Helmsman:

noun

A person who steers a ship or boat.

Usage examples:

The helmsman steers the ship back into its regular course, and they are met with a good wind, which…

Meanings of Helmsmanship:

noun

The action or skill of steering a ship or boat.

Usage examples:

The principles that govern the helmsmanship of marine vessels

Meanings of Helmsmen:

noun

A person who steers a ship or boat.

Usage examples:

The helmsman steers the ship back into its regular course, and they are met with a good wind, which…

Meanings of Helot:

noun

A member of a class of serfs in ancient sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.

Usage examples:

Boeotia was agriculturally rich but had neither athens' silver nor sparta's helots.

Meanings of Helots:

noun

A member of a class of serfs in ancient sparta, intermediate in status between slaves and citizens.

Usage examples:

Boeotia was agriculturally rich but had neither athens' silver nor sparta's helots.

Meanings of Help:

verb

Make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

Usage examples:

They helped her with domestic chores

noun

The action of helping someone to do something.

Usage examples:

I asked for help from my neighbours

exclamation

Used as an appeal for urgent assistance.

Usage examples:

Help! i'm drowning!

Meanings of Help oneself:

idiom

Abstain from doing; always used with a negative

Meanings of Help out:

collocation

Be of help, as in a particular situation of need

phrasal verb

Give one's services or resources to make it easier for someone to do something.

Usage examples:

The teenager helped out in the corner shop

Meanings of Help-yourself:

verb

To make it possible or easier for someone to do something

Usage examples:

[ t ] how can i help you?, [ t ] please help those less fortunate than you are., [ + to infinitive …

noun

Workers who are employed for a short time during periods when there is a lot of work

Usage examples:

We often take on help during the busy season.

Meanings of Helped:

verb

Make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

Usage examples:

They helped her with domestic chores

noun

The action of helping someone to do something.

Usage examples:

I asked for help from my neighbours

exclamation

Used as an appeal for urgent assistance.

Usage examples:

Help! i'm drowning!

Meanings of Helper:

noun

A person who helps someone else.

Usage examples:

There was no shortage of willing helpers

Meanings of Helpers:

noun

A person who helps someone else.

Usage examples:

There was no shortage of willing helpers

Meanings of Helpful:

adjective

Giving or ready to give help.

Usage examples:

People are friendly and helpful

Meanings of Helpfully:

adverb

In a way that provides help.

Usage examples:

The movie helpfully provides subtitles

Meanings of Helpfulness:

noun

The quality of giving or being ready to give help.

Usage examples:

I have been impressed by the knowledge and helpfulness of the staff

Meanings of Helping:

noun

A portion of food served to one person at one time.

Usage examples:

There will be enough for six helpings

verb

Make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources.

Usage examples:

They helped her with domestic chores

Meanings of Helping-hand:

idiom

To help someone

Usage examples:

These tax cuts will give industry a helping hand.

Meanings of Helpings:

noun

A portion of food served to one person at one time.

Usage examples:

There will be enough for six helpings

Meanings of Helpless:

adjective

Unable to defend oneself or to act without help.

Usage examples:

The cubs are born blind and helpless

Meanings of Helplessly:

adverb

With no ability to act or help oneself.

Usage examples:

Workers watched helplessly as black smoke engulfed the building

Meanings of Helplessness:

noun

Inability to defend oneself or to act effectively.

Usage examples:

Worst of all is the feeling of helplessness

Meanings of Helpmate:

noun

A helpful companion or partner, especially one's husband or wife.

Usage examples:

She acted as his pleasant but by no means uncritical helpmate

Meanings of Helpmates:

noun

A helpful companion or partner, especially one's husband or wife.

Usage examples:

She acted as his pleasant but by no means uncritical helpmate