Help out
phrasal verb
To assist or aid someone or something.
If you're struggling with your homework, I can help out.
Often appears as...
- help out with
- help out in
phrasal verb
To give money or resources to aid in a situation.
They ran a fundraiser to help out the families affected by the fire.
Often appears as...
- help out financially
- help out with donation
phrasal verb
To temporarily perform tasks or duties that one is not normally responsible for.
I agreed to help out at the store while the manager is on vacation.
Often appears as...
- help out at
- help out during
phrasal verb
To assist or aid someone or something.
If you're struggling with your homework, I can help out.
Often appears as...
- help out with
- help out in
phrasal verb
To give money or resources to aid in a situation.
They ran a fundraiser to help out the families affected by the fire.
Often appears as...
- help out financially
- help out with donation
phrasal verb
To temporarily perform tasks or duties that one is not normally responsible for.
I agreed to help out at the store while the manager is on vacation.
Often appears as...
- help out at
- help out during
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Action
The phrase can imply voluntary assistance without direct benefit to oneself.
She spends her weekends helping out at the animal shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Support
It's often used to describe casual or occasional assistance, rather than a formal obligation.
Can anyone help out with setting up the event tonight?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Full Responsibility
'Help out' implies support, not taking on full responsibility for the task.
Jim is helping out with coding, but he's not the lead programmer.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Action
The phrase can imply voluntary assistance without direct benefit to oneself.
She spends her weekends helping out at the animal shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Support
It's often used to describe casual or occasional assistance, rather than a formal obligation.
Can anyone help out with setting up the event tonight?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Full Responsibility
'Help out' implies support, not taking on full responsibility for the task.
Jim is helping out with coding, but he's not the lead programmer.
Pro Tip 1/3Voluntary Action
The phrase can imply voluntary assistance without direct benefit to oneself.
She spends her weekends helping out at the animal shelter.
Pro Tip 2/3Casual Support
It's often used to describe casual or occasional assistance, rather than a formal obligation.
Can anyone help out with setting up the event tonight?
Pro Tip 3/3Not Full Responsibility
'Help out' implies support, not taking on full responsibility for the task.
Jim is helping out with coding, but he's not the lead programmer.
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