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help; assist

Verb

  1. 1

    help; assist

    To help someone with his/her work or do something that supports him/her.

    Korean definition: 남이 하는 일을 거들거나 보탬이 되는 일을 하다.

    • My mother told my brother and me to help out with the housework on days we're home resting.

    • The students in our department went down to the countryside to help farmers short of hands.

  2. 2

    help

    To support someone in getting out of a difficult or dangerous situation.

    Korean definition: 어려운 처지나 위험한 상황에서 벗어날 수 있게 힘을 보태다.

    • We've been pooling a little money each to help Seunggyu, who's struggling these days.

    • Helping people with disabilities, who are socially disadvantaged, is our duty.

  3. 3

    assist; stimulate

    To improve a state or stimulate a function.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 상태를 더욱 좋게 하거나 작용을 더 활발하게 하다.

    • A foot massage helps you recover from fatigue.

    • Garlic aids intestinal activity and stimulates the appetite.

  4. 4

    help; assist

    To do something together by helping and supporting one another while depending on each other.

    Korean definition: 서로가 의지해 거들거나 힘을 보태 함께하다.

    • My friend and I helped each other and finished all the assignments due tomorrow.

    • No matter how hard the task, if we help each other there's nothing we can't solve.