Helpmate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈhelp-ˌmāt/ help·mate

Meaning & Definition of Helpmate

Helpmate (noun)

  1. one who is a companion and helper; especially, wife

Helpmate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who helps a more skilled person

    "after several years as a photographer's helpmate, the young man decided to pursue his own ambitions in commercial photography"

    similar: adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick
    related: attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, man Friday, right hand, aide-de-camp

  2. a female partner in a marriage

    "the man and his helpmate of 50 years decided that it was high time they took a trip around the world together"

    similar: helpmeet, lady, madam, missus, Mrs., old lady, wife, wifey, woman (chiefly dialect)
    related: bride, better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soulmate, spouse, dowager, matron, hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home, widow

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Helpmate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Helpmate:

Chiefly dialect: woman
adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper, helpmeet, lieutenant, mate, sidekick, lady, madam, missus, Mrs., old lady, wife, wifey

Related Words for Helpmate

attendant, handmaiden, maid, maidservant, scullion, servant, auxiliary, legman, subordinate, underling, employee, hand, help, hireling, laborer, swamper, worker, gal Friday, girl Friday, man Friday, right hand, aide-de-camp, bride, better half, companion, consort, partner, significant other, soulmate, spouse

Origin & Etymology of Helpmate

by folk etymology from helpmeet

First known use: 1696

Frequently Asked Questions about Helpmate

What does "Helpmate" mean?

"Helpmate" means one who is a companion and helper; especially, wife. As a noun, it is defined as: one who is a companion and helper; especially, wife. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Helpmate"?

Other words for "Helpmate" include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor and deputy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Helpmate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Helpmate"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Helpmate". Common alternatives include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, helper and helpmeet.

How do you use "Helpmate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Helpmate" in a sentence: "after several years as a photographer's helpmate, the young man decided to pursue his own ambitions in commercial photography"; "the man and his helpmate of 50 years decided that it was high time they took a trip around the world together".

Is "Helpmate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Helpmate" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Helpmate"?

"Helpmate" is pronounced /ˈhelp-ˌmāt/ and divided into syllables as help·mate.

What is the origin of the word "Helpmate"?

"Helpmate" comes from by folk etymology from helpmeet. First known use: 1696.

What is another word for "Helpmate" meaning "a person who helps a more skilled person"?

When "Helpmate" (noun) means a person who helps a more skilled person, synonyms include adjunct, adjutant, aid, aide, apprentice and assistant.