: one that helps
especially
: a relatively unskilled worker who assists a skilled worker usually by manual labor
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Examples of helper in a Sentence
The carpenter measured the wall while one of his helpers brought in the tools.
over the summer Chris worked as a carpenter's helper
Recent Examples on the Web
Often, recruits are promised support jobs as army helpers, cooks, or cleaners, and are required to pay expensive travel and immigration fees, before being sent to the front lines of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2024
But expect to spend about $150, or possibly more, and at least 30 minutes for the hangover helper.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
With enough practice and a willing helper, it can probably be done in as little as 10 minutes.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
Pet ownership and service animals are also relatively new concepts in the country, meaning many workplaces, restaurants and other public areas wouldn’t welcome a more traditional helper like a Labrador.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 July 2024
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Aakash Hassan, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 July 2024
But expect to spend about $150, or possibly more, and at least 30 minutes for the hangover helper.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 3 July 2024
With enough practice and a willing helper, it can probably be done in as little as 10 minutes.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
Pet ownership and service animals are also relatively new concepts in the country, meaning many workplaces, restaurants and other public areas wouldn’t welcome a more traditional helper like a Labrador.
—Reuters, CNN, 8 July 2024
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“Helper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helper. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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helper
noun
help·er
ˈhel-pər 
: one that helps
especially
: a person who helps a more skilled person
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