Help vs assist

Both 'help' and 'assist' are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but 'assist' is slightly more formal than 'help'. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

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Help

The word 'help' is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to offer assistance or support to someone in need. 'Help' is a versatile word that can be used in various situations.

Examples:

Can you help me with this task?
I need help moving the furniture.
She always helps her friends when they are in trouble.

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Help wronged women punish evil men.
Help co-ordinate things on the childcare front.
Help women in her same situation.
Help raise a Qreshi leader who understands Leith.
Help stave off a zombie apocalypse.
Help some computer tech steal some data.
I... Help those the system ignores.
Help us pinpoint where the neurological...
Help these girls with their fundraising.
Help cobble together the legal framework.
Help Margo to find her way home tonight.
Help Paxton bring peace to Earth.
Are you hurt? - Help the others.
Help your child to achieve his dreams.
Help us market the concept, the credibility.
Help thy neighbor in hardship first without question.
Help the soccer team buy new uniforms.
Help you switch brains with your patient.
Help each other, without taking over.
Help is 100 million miles away.

Alternatives:

aid
support
assist
lend a hand

assist

The word 'assist' is correct and slightly more formal than 'help'.

'Assist' is used to provide help or support, especially in a more formal or professional context. It conveys a sense of aiding someone in a specific task or situation.

Examples:

The team will assist you with the project.
She assisted the elderly lady with her groceries.
The doctor assisted in the surgery.

Alternatives:

help out
lend a hand
support
aid

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