noun
hand
Practical help with carrying out work.
My neighbor gives me a hand with the heavy boxes.
Etymology
The body part stands for the work it performs. Giving a hand means contributing practical labor or assistance to another person’s task.
More examples
- Do you need a hand setting up the tables?
- We could use an extra hand in the kitchen.
- The farm hires two extra hands during the harvest.
Forms
hand · hands
Similar words
- help
- Help is broader, covering practical tasks and emotional support.
- assistance
- Assistance sounds more formal and can include advice or money.