help along
B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To give something a push forward so it keeps moving or growing.
Literal meaning: To help something or someone move along a path.
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
To assist a process or situation to develop or progress more smoothly or quickly.
"A warm climate and regular rainfall helped the harvest along this year."
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
To support a person in making progress toward a goal or recovery.
"The physiotherapist helped the patient along with gentle exercises after the operation."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used for processes, projects, or people's progress. Implies a helpful, supportive role rather than doing something for someone entirely. Common in both British and American English.
Commonly used with
process recovery career project negotiations development
Forms
Base
help along
I/you/we/they
3rd person
helps along
he/she/it
Past simple
helped along
yesterday
Past participle
helped along
have + pp
-ing form
helping along
continuous
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