Helper

Carbon County seat

A helper is someone or something that assists in completing a task, often without taking a leading role.

Historically, the term has been used in domestic contexts, such as household helpers who performed chores or caregiving.

In computing, a helper application or function is a secondary program or code that aids a primary program by performing specific tasks, like rendering a file format or automating repetitive processes.

In biology, “helper T cells” are a type of white blood cell that supports immune responses by activating other cells.

The helper application automatically opened the PDF file.

assistant

aide

Supporting staff member

subordinate · attendant · secretary · clerk · right-hand · adjutant · auxiliary · understudy · temp · gopher

mentor

guide

Leader or instruction book

  • tutorIndividual instruction provider
  • coachOne who instructs
  • adviserOne giving professional guidance

counselor · instructor · teacher · educator · facilitator · trainer · consultant · guru · preceptor · sherpa

companion

friend

Non-kin mutual bond

buddy · pal · mate · colleague · associate · comrade · chum · accomplice · cohort · wingman

tool

toolkit

Collection of implements

implement · appliance · apparatus · widget · attachment · accessory · aid · crutch · prop · lever

benefactor

donor

One who contributes freely

supporter · backer · contributor · guardian · protector · savior · benefactress · angel investor · underwriter · almsgiver

resource

guide

Leader or instruction book

textbook · primer · tutorial · guidebook · directory · compendium · sourcebook · cheat sheet · FAQ · how-to

software

bot

Automated software agent

  • pluginModular software extension
  • wizardPractitioner of sorcery
  • macroRecorded command sequence

script · extension · add-on · utility · applet · widget · autocomplete · spellcheck · chatbot · virtual assistant

Categories
Opposites
assistance/hindrance

Helperhinderer

One who obstructs

obstructor · saboteur · impediment · obstacle · antagonist

role in hierarchy

Helperleader

One who guides others

boss · master · supervisor · director · commander

agency/dependence

Helperdependent

Requiring outside support

helpee · recipient · beneficiary · charge · ward

Phrases
Family

help, helps, helped, helping, helpless, helplessly, helplessness, helpful, helpfully

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G