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Hilfe — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • aid verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
  • assistance noun Help given to someone, or the act of helping.
  • backup noun A person, plan, or system kept in reserve in case the main one fails.
  • grip verb To take hold of something firmly, especially with the hand.
  • help verb To provide assistance to someone or something.
  • instrumentality noun The condition or quality of being instrumental; being useful; serving a purpose.
  • relief noun A feeling of ease or reassurance after the removal of stress, pain, or worry.
  • succour noun Aid, assistance, or relief given to one in distress; ministration.
  • support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.

Senses

Hilfe is used for these senses in English:

  • aid (uncountable) Help; assistance; succor, relief.
  • aid (countable) Something which helps; a material source of help.
  • assistance Aid; help; the act or result of assisting.
  • backup Standby, reserve or extra.
  • grip (figurative) Assistance; help; encouragement.
  • help A cry of distress or an urgent request for assistance.
  • help Something or someone which provides assistance with a task.
  • instrumentality (uncountable) The condition or quality of being instrumental; being useful; serving a purpose.

aid — full definition

  1. verb To help or support someone, or to make something easier.
  2. noun Help, support, or resources given to someone in need.

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