helper

American  

[hel-per] / ˈhɛl pər /

noun

1. a person or thing that helps or gives assistance, support, etc.

   Synonyms:

   ally , auxiliary , backer , supporter , assistant , aid

2. an extra locomotive attached to a train at the front, middle, or rear, especially to provide extra power for climbing a steep grade.

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Etymology

Origin of helper

First recorded in 1250–1300; help + -er ¹

Example Sentences

So he hired this helper to do household chores, cooking and for companionship part time.

From MarketWatch

And the venture industry has poured nearly $5 billion into humanoid startups that promise to bring down the cost of onshore manufacturing and aim to give millions of Americans a low-cost domestic helper.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although she was safe, she stayed outside, with her helper, overnight.

From BBC

The overeager holiday helper — that perennial character in the Thanksgiving tableau.

From Salon

The plot tells of three of Santa's helpers working in a new "hi-tech set up" at the North Pole.

From BBC

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