noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

helper

HEHLP

Helper (noun) means a person or thing that provides assistance. Example: “She works as a kitchen helper on weekends.”

noun

A person or thing that provides assistance.

"She works as a kitchen helper on weekends."

"A good dictionary is a helpful helper when learning a language."

How to use helper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone or something that helps.

Common pairings

a helpful helper kitchen helper lab helper

helpers plural

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She works as a kitchen _____ on weekends.

From "help" plus the agent suffix "-er."

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What does “helper” mean?

The word “helper” means a person or thing that provides assistance. In plain terms, someone or something that helps.

How do you pronounce “helper”?

“Helper” is pronounced HEHLP (/ˈhɛlpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “helper” in a sentence?

Here is “helper” used in a sentence: “She works as a kitchen helper on weekends.”

What part of speech is “helper”?

“Helper” is a noun.

Is “helper” a common word?

“Helper” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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