helpmate

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a helpful partner

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

helpmeet

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