HELP
/hɛlp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, interjection
Definition of HELP
Action given to provide assistance; aid.
"I need some help with my homework."
(usually uncountable) Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
"He was a great help to me when I was moving house."
Documentation provided with computer software, etc. and accessed using the computer.
"I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image."
To provide assistance to (someone or something).
"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
"Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."
To contribute in some way to.
"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."
A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance
"— Take that, you scoundrel. — Help! Robin, help!"
Synonyms of HELP
Words with similar meaning
Examples of HELP in a Sentence
- "I need some help with my homework."
- "He was a great help to me when I was moving house."
- "I can't find anything in the help about rotating an image."
- "He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
Word Details
Is HELP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, HELP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like HELP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for HELP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | h | e | l | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| WWF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in HELP
8 words from the letters in HELP
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use HELP in Word Games
HELP is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: HELP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble HELP to find 8 additional valid words.