helper
UK: ˈhelpə | US: ˈhelpər
n. a person who assists or supports others in completing tasks or solving problems
n. a tool or feature designed to provide aid or guidance (e.g., software helper)
The word "helper" combines the Old English root "help" (meaning "to aid or support") with the agentive suffix "-er," which denotes a person or thing performing an action. The suffix "-er" originates from Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz, later adopted into Old English as "-ere." The term has retained its core meaning of "one who provides assistance" since its earliest usage, reflecting a straightforward and functional linguistic evolution.
She volunteered as a helper at the community kitchen.
The teacher’s helper handed out papers to the students.
This app acts as a digital helper for organizing tasks.
He relied on his younger brother as a helper during the move.
The AI chatbot serves as an automated helper for customer inquiries.