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assist vs help out

help out vs assist

assist is a noun but help out is not a noun.

assist and help out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
assist Yes No Yes No
help out No No Yes No
As verbs, help out is a hyponym of assist; that is, help out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than assist:
  • assist: give help or assistance; be of service
  • help out: be of help, as in a particular situation of need
assist (noun) help out (noun)
(sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
assist (verb) help out (verb)
act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function be of help, as in a particular situation of need
work for, or be a servant to
give help or assistance; be of service
Difference between assist and help out

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