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मदद करना, सहायता करना
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[I, T] ~ (sb) (with sth) | ~ sb (to) do sth | ~ do sth
to make it easier or possible for somebody to do something by doing part of the work or by giving them something they need
मदद करना, सहायता करना
- Could you help me with this sum?
- Radhika helped her brother (to) pack his bag.
- She helped carry the boxes.
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- Can you help me find my keys?
- Radhika helped the old woman cross the road.
- Neighbours came to help when the water entered the house.
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[I, T] ~ (sth)
to make a situation better or easier
(स्थिति को) बेहतर बनाना, काम आना
- Talking to a friend often helps.
- Crying will not help the situation.
- A cup of warm milk may help you sleep.
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- Regular practice helps in learning a language.
- Does this medicine really help?
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[T] ~ yourself (to sth)
to take something, especially food, without being given it
खुद ले लेना (भोजन आदि)
- Help yourself to some fruit.
- Guests were told to help themselves to the sweets on the table.
- Please help yourself to tea and biscuits.
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- The guests helped themselves to the food at the buffet.
- He helped himself to a second portion of rice.
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[T] can't/couldn't ~ (doing) sth
to be unable to stop or avoid doing something
(कुछ करने से) खुद को न रोक पाना
- I could not help laughing.
- She cannot help it if she is late; the bus broke down.
- I couldn't help smiling when I heard the joke.
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- She can't help worrying about her results.
- He couldn't help crying at the farewell.
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[U] ~ (with sth)
the act of helping somebody; advice or money given to help
मदद, सहायता
- Thank you for your help.
- Do you need any help with your bags?
- Radhika thanked her teacher for the help.
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- We called the police for help.
- The village needed help after the floods.
Synonyms assistance aid support
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[sing.] a ~ (to sb)
a person or thing that helps
सहायक व्यक्ति या चीज़
- The map was a great help.
- A good dictionary is a real help to every learner of English.
- The picture was a great help in understanding the lesson.
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- A dictionary is a big help when you read in a new language.
- Radhika is a real help in the kitchen.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 5
help + sb + (to) + infinitive
To is optional after the object.
Object के बाद 'to' वैकल्पिक है।
- Radhika helped me (to) solve the sum.
help + sb + with + noun
Use with for the thing you assist in.
जिस काम में सहायता दी जाए, उसके लिए 'with' आता है।
- He helped me with my homework.
can't help + -ing
Means unable to stop yourself.
इसका अर्थ स्वयं को रोक न पाना है।
- I couldn't help laughing.
help yourself (to)
An invitation to take something freely.
कोई चीज़ बेझिझक ले लेने का निमंत्रण।
- Help yourself to some sweets.
help (n) - helper (n) - helpful (adj) - helpless (adj)
Helpful means useful; helpless means unable to protect oneself.
'Helpful' का अर्थ उपयोगी है; 'helpless' का अर्थ स्वयं को बचाने में असमर्थ है।
- Her notes were very helpful.
- The child felt helpless in the crowd.
+Collocations 5
verb + help
needask forofferseekprovide
- He asked for help from his neighbours.
adjective + help
greatmedicalfinancialprofessional
- She needs professional help.
with the help of
teacherfriendsmap
- With the help of a map, we reached the fort.
help + adverb / particle
outalongwithtowardsoneself
- A neighbour helped us out during the flood.
help + group
a handa lota littleyourselfeach other
- The students gave a hand to clean the playground.
“More examples 7
- Thank you for your help during the exam season.
परीक्षा के दिनों में आपकी सहायता के लिए धन्यवाद।
- Cold water helps reduce the swelling.
ठंडा पानी सूजन कम करने में सहायक होता है।
- I can't help feeling nervous before the result.
परिणाम से पहले मैं घबराहट महसूस किए बिना नहीं रह सकता।
- The villagers helped one another after the flood.
बाढ़ के बाद गाँववालों ने एक-दूसरे की मदद की।
- Radhika's father helped her prepare for the interview.
राधिका के पिता ने साक्षात्कार की तैयारी में उसकी सहायता की।
- Is there anything I can do to help?
क्या मैं कुछ मदद के लिए कर सकता हूँ?
- Can you help me carry these books to the library?
क्या आप इन किताबों को पुस्तकालय तक ले जाने में मेरी मदद करेंगे?
!Common mistakes 4
✗ He helped me to solving the problem.
✓ He helped me solve the problem.
After help use a base verb or to + base verb.
'Help' के बाद base verb या to + base verb आता है।
✗ I cannot help to laugh.
✓ I cannot help laughing.
Can't help takes a gerund.
'Can't help' के बाद gerund आता है।
✗ He is helpless to everyone.
✓ He is helpful to everyone.
Helpful means willing to help; helpless means powerless.
'Helpful' का अर्थ सहायक है और 'helpless' का अर्थ असहाय; दोनों में भ्रम न करें।
✗ Please help to me.
✓ Please help me.
Help takes a direct object and no preposition.
'Help' के बाद सीधे object आता है, preposition नहीं।
¶Idioms 2
help out
to help somebody, especially in a difficult situation
(मुश्किल में) हाथ बँटाना, मदद करना
- My uncle helped out with the fees when my father was ill.
it can't be helped
used to say that there is nothing that can be done to change sth
इसमें कुछ नहीं किया जा सकता; मजबूरी है
- I'm sorry you missed the bus, but it can't be helped.
- It can't be helped; we'll have to wait.
→Phrasal verbs 1
help sb on/off with sth
to help sb put on or take off a piece of clothing
(किसी को) कपड़े पहनने या उतारने में मदद करना
- Radhika helped her grandmother on with her shawl.
- Let me help you off with your coat.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
help sb (to) do, and can't help doing
After help you may use the to-infinitive or the bare infinitive: 'help him to study' or 'help him study'. After cannot help, use the -ing form: 'I cannot help laughing' (not 'to laugh').
Help के बाद to-infinitive और bare infinitive दोनों सही हैं: 'help him to study' या 'help him study'। Cannot help के बाद -ing form आता है: 'I cannot help laughing', 'to laugh' नहीं।
§Grammar and usage
The 'cannot help doing' pattern is a regular error-spotting item.
'cannot help doing' pattern अक्सर पूछा जाता है।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Help with sth, a help to sb.
'help with sth' और 'a help to sb' आता है।