Definitions

helper

[hel-per] / ˈhɛl pər /

NOUN

assistant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apprentice attendant collaborator companion servant temp temporary worker

STRONG

abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct aide ally appointee backer backup coadjutor colleague deputy follower friend gofer help helpmate henchman paraprofessional partner secretary subordinate supporter

WEAK

coadjutant fellow worker gal Friday girl Friday man Friday right-hand man/woman right-hand person

Antonyms

STRONG

adversary antagonist boss chief detractor enemy foe leader manager opponent opposer superior

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

At Euro 2028, disabled supporters can access the cheapest categories and request a complimentary ticket for a helper.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In the low-income Madanpur Khadar neighbourhood, 36-year-old domestic helper Sheela Kumari says she has been forced to abandon LPG cooking gas cylinders for cooking after prices more than doubled.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

ByteDance has created more than a dozen AI apps in China and parallel versions for overseas markets, such as chatbot Dola, video creator Dreamina and homework helper Gauth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Mr. Kahn steps in and answers for her, sternly, and the helper then informs people that the buffet is open.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King

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