helping hand

helping hand

noun

Definition of HELPING HAND

: hand 8a

Examples of HELPING HAND

1. <a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles>

First Known Use of HELPING HAND

15th century

Related to HELPING HAND

Synonyms: abetment, aid, assist, assistance, backing, boost, hand, help, leg up, lift, support

Antonyms: hindrance

Related Words: advancement, encouragement, facilitation, forwarding, furtherance, furthering, nurturance; benefaction, patronage, promotion, sponsorship; advice, care, counsel, guidance, mentoring; attendance, attention, hand-holding, service; beneficence, charity, favor, kindness, philanthropy; assuagement, palliation, relief, succor

Near Antonyms: constraint, frustration, inhibition, interference, obstruction, repression, restraint; deterrence, discouragement

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Rhymes with HELPING HAND

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