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What does "help" mean?

In addition to the idioms beginning with help, also see can't help but; every little bit helps; not if one can help it; so help me.

See help in WNW Idioms

cannot help but

cannot fail to; be compelled or obliged to

cannot help oneself

to be the victim of circumstances, a habit, etc.

help oneself to

to serve or provide oneself with (food, etc.)
to take without asking or being given; steal

help out

to help in getting or doing something; help

so help me (God)

I swear

See help in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

help (oneself) to

To serve or provide oneself with: Help yourself to the cookies.

Informal

To take (something) without asking permission: The thief helped himself to our family silver.

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