help (redirected from helped)

help (someone or an animal) (get) over something

1. Lit. to aid someone or an animal climb over something. I helped him get over the wall. I helped the puppy over the barrier.

2. Fig. to aid someone or an animal recover from something. Sharon wanted to help Roger get over his illness. We try to help the families get over the loss of their loved ones.

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