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helper

American  
[hel-per] / ˈhɛl pər /

noun

  • helpers
    plural
  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

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For Renu Devi, a 38-year-old helper from Uttar Pradesh, the traditional system feels safer.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Ogwumike moved into fifth on the Sparks’ all-time assists list with her third helper in the first quarter, passing Mwadi Mabika.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

My dad was a butcher, my mother a butcher’s helper and then a junior-high-school teacher after my father died.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

These helper T cells triggered ferroptosis, a form of cell death driven by iron-dependent oxidative stress.

From Science Daily Jun. 4, 2026

That would not be acceptable, especially since Olga, my angelic sister, was our mother’s reliable helper.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez

It helped shift my attention to the supporting cast: Shioli Kutsuna and Aoi Yamada make a playful tag team as two slippery helpers skulking around the margins.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

“Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service,” a follow-up series that debuted in 2025, pushed the premise further still: undercover helpers, surveillance, insiders and Ramsay comparing the operation to going “full on MI6” with restaurants.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

He is also pushing platforms for robo-cars and humanoid helpers.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

One monogamous pair lives with up to 30 helpers, who defend the territory, dig shelters in the sand, and keep the eggs clean.

From Slate May 10, 2026

Cornflower and her band of helpers were on top of the walls.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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