help
verb (used with object)
to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist.
was helping
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past progressiveof help.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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It started while I was helping my son search the attic for his life jacket.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
He argued for an AI “for everyone” and pictured a future where the artificial intelligence tools his company was helping to create were integrated into the everyday functions of every single person on Earth.
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026
Alyssa Pagoria says one of her proudest moments as a manager was helping a former member of her customer-success team get off a performance-improvement plan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
His best moment with Spurs was helping the club win their first trophy in 17 years as they beat Manchester United in the 2025 Europa League final.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
The only thing I needed to think about now was helping complete Yakov’s unfinished business here on earth.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
