helper

[hel-per]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of helper¹

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

Example Sentences

But the advice I most provide — and rely on — is from the beloved Fred Rogers, who famously said to “look for the helpers” when you’re in trouble.

From Salon

"We are sorry to report that the victim was Daphne Stallard, a regular helper at Junior Church," the post on the church's Facebook page said.

From BBC

So when a restive Sarah, on one of their protected calls, gently prods for a smidgen of personality from her mysterious unseen helper, one is inclined to shout, “No feelings! Too risky!”

From Los Angeles Times

“You come in, you get your materials, and then you get your helper.”

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, preliminary findings showed "the 32-year-old foreign domestic helper... brought them back from another country" and had been allegedly selling them on.

From BBC

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