Helot, n.
- 1. Spartan slave or serf.
- 2. Slave (in general), bondsman, serf, bondslave.
Helotism, n. Slavery, servitude, serfdom, bondage.
Helotry, n. Slaves, bond-slaves, bondsmen, (taken collectively).
Help, v. a.
- 1. Relieve, succor, save.
- 2. Assist, serve, support, aid, second, back, abet, co-operate with, take part with.
- 3. Remedy, cure, heal, restore, better, improve, alleviate, ameliorate.
- 4. Prevent, hinder, withstand, resist, repress, control.
- 5. Avoid, forbear, refrain from.
Help, v. n. Lend aid, contribute assistance, give a lift.
Help, n.
- 1. Assistance, aid, succor, support.
- 2. Remedy, relief.
- 3. Helper, assistant.
Helper, n. Assistant, ally, auxiliary, coadjutor, aider, abettor, colleague, partner, helpmare, help-fellow.
Helpful, a.
- 1. Useful, beneficial, convenient, advantageous, profitable.
- 2. Wholesome, salutary.
- 3. Ready to help, kind, benevolent, full of help, inclined to aid others.