English Explanatory Dictionary

helpmate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A person who supplies help or companionship.
  2. A wife or spouse.
  3. A recreational problem in chess in which both sides cooperate to achieve a specific goal.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

helpmate helpmates

Etymology

A folk-etymological alteration of helpmeet, by reanalysis as help + mate.

Synonyms

aide helper tutor helpmeet spouse better half consort helpmate mate other half partner wedder
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