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heloise
nounVery Low
/ˈhɛləʊiːz/A female given name of French and German origin, often associated with historical and literary figures.
helophyte
nounVery Rare / Technical
/ˈhiːlə(ʊ)faɪt/A marsh plant that grows with its perennating buds submerged under water or in saturated soil.
helot
nounC2
/ˈhɛlət/A member of a class of serfs in ancient Sparta, bound to the land and owned by the state.
helotism
nounVery Low
/ˈhɛlətɪz(ə)m/The state or condition of being a helot; specifically, the system of serfdom practiced in ancient Sparta.
helotry
nounC2
/ˈhɛlətri/The condition of being a helot; serfdom, a state of subjugation or servitude.
help
interjectionnounverb+2A1
/hɛlp/To give assistance or support; to make it easier for someone to do something.
help out
verbA2
/ˌhɛlp ˈaʊt/To provide assistance or support to someone, especially temporarily or in a specific situation.
help screens
plural-nounC1
/ˈhɛlp ˌskriːnz/Interactive digital displays or pages within a software application or device designed to guide and inform users on how to operate it.
helper
nounB1
/ˈhelpə(r)/A person who assists or provides support to another person or group.
helper t cell
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈhelpə tiː sel/A type of white blood cell (lymphocyte) that plays a central role in coordinating the immune system's response to pathogens.
helping
adjectivenounB1
/ˈhelpɪŋ/A portion of food served to one person at a meal.
helping hand
nounHigh
/ˌhel.pɪŋ ˈhænd/A metaphorical hand offering assistance or support.
helping verb
nounLow-medium
/ˈhelp.ɪŋ vɜːb/An auxiliary verb used alongside a main verb to express grammatical functions like tense, mood, voice, or aspect.
helpline
nounB1
/ˈhɛlplaɪn/A telephone service providing advice, support, or information, typically for specific problems or emergencies.
helpmann
nounLow
/ˈhɛlpmæn/A person or entity providing assistance, often in a theatrical or performance context; a helper or an assistant.
helpmate
nounC1
/ˈhɛlpmɛɪt/A helpful companion or partner, often used to refer to a spouse or someone who provides essential support.
helpmeet
nounVery Rare / Archaic
/ˈhɛlpmiːt/A close companion, helper, or partner, especially a wife or husband.
helprin
nounExtremely Rare / Non-Standard
/ˈhɛlprɪn/This appears to be a misspelling of the name 'Helprin' or a reference to author Mark Helprin. It is not a standard English word. It might be an informal, playful, or erroneous formation based on 'help' + 'in'.
helsingborg
nounC1
/ˈhɛlsɪŋbɔːɡ/A city and major port in southwestern Sweden.
helsingør
nounC1
/ˌhɛlsɪŋˈɜː/A city and port in northeastern Denmark, on the island of Zealand, known for the Kronborg Castle.

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