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helps

HELPS/hɛlps/

2 meanings of helps

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  1. 1
    verb
    The form of help used in the present with he, she, it, or a singular noun such as the dog or water.

    She helps her brother with his homework every evening.

    A good map helps you find your way in a new city.

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  2. 2
    noun
    Plural of help. Not common: it means things that help, as in study helps.

    The teacher's website has study helps for every chapter.

    Her flash cards and other study helps are on the shelf.

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helps is a form of help

help, verb: To do something useful for someone so their task or problem is easier. Full entry

Forms
helphelps he/she/ithelping -ing formhelped past tense, past participle
Spelling
help → helps: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /s/.

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