B2nounworkrelationships
US/ˈhel.pər/
UK/ˈhel.pə/
a person who helps someone to do a job or task
In context
The teacher chose two helpers to hand out the books.
Our youngest son is a good helper in the kitchen.
She works as a helper at a nursery, looking after small children.
Words that go with helper
noun + noun
- kitchen helperThe restaurant is looking for a kitchen helper.
- volunteer helperVolunteer helpers served food to the flood victims.
adjective + noun
- willing helperChildren are often willing helpers on the farm.
- little helperMy little helper carried the bags to the car.
- domestic helperMany families in the city hire a domestic helper.
noun + preposition
- helper atHe is a helper at the local school.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is very helper.Correct: She is very helpful.