Help out Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɛɫp/ /ˈaʊt

HELP-owt

UK

hˈɛlp/ /ˈaʊt

HELP-owt

Definition

To assist someone, especially by doing part of their work or solving a problem with them.

Usage & Nuances

'Help out' is informal and often used for offering or requesting practical assistance, especially in teamwork or family contexts. Typical collocations: 'help out with (something)', 'help out by (doing something)'. Slightly more active and involved than just 'help'.

• Spanish: ayudar - echar una mano
• Portuguese (BR): ajudar - dar uma mão
• Portuguese (PT): ajudar - dar uma mão
• Chinese (Simplified): 帮忙 - 出手相助
• Chinese (Traditional): 幫忙 - 伸出援手
• Hindi: मदद करना - सहायता करना
• Arabic: يُساعد - يمد يد العون
• Bengali: সহায়তা করা - সাহায্য করা
• Russian: помочь - выручить
• Japanese: 手伝う
• Vietnamese: giúp đỡ - hỗ trợ
• Korean: 도와주다
• Turkish: yardım etmek - destek olmak
• Urdu: مدد کرنا - ہاتھ بٹانا
• Indonesian: membantu - ikut membantu

Example Sentences

Can you help out with the dishes tonight?

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She always helps out her friends when they need her.

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I want to help out at the animal shelter this weekend.

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Thanks for helping out last night—it made a big difference.

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We're all busy, but if everyone helps out, we'll finish faster.

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Let me know if you ever need someone to help out.

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