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Definitions of can't help but words

verb with object can't help but to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages. 1
verb with object can't help but to save; rescue; succor: Help me, I'm falling! 1
verb with object can't help but to make easier or less difficult; contribute to; facilitate: The exercise of restraint is certain to help the achievement of peace. 1
verb with object can't help but to be useful or profitable to: Her quick mind helped her career. 1
verb with object can't help but to refrain from; avoid (usually preceded by can or cannot): He can't help doing it. 1
verb with object can't help but to relieve or break the uniformity of: Small patches of bright color can help an otherwise dull interior. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English helpen, Old English helpan; cognate with German helfen

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".