Help out vs. help

[nyggus]

Hi, is there any actual difference between help out and help?

Nyggus

[Fazzu]

help out - (maybe) reach out to help
help - just help

[nyggus]

Originally Posted by Fazzu

help out - (maybe) reach out to help

I don't think so; help out is used in the form of help sb out, and the difference between help and help out is probably very subtle--hence my question.

Nyggus

[nyggus]

Originally Posted by nyggus

Hi, is there any actual difference between help out and help?
Nyggus

[nyggus]

Anyone, please?
Nyggus

[Tdol]

It's a tough one as 'help out' is about giving assistance, but I think it is often used for specific help at a particular time.

[DavyBCN]

Originally Posted by nyggus

I don't think so; help out is used in the form of help sb out, and the difference between help and help out is probably very subtle--hence my question.

Nyggus

As tdol says, the difference is very subtle. Help out can also be used in this way - "I helped out with the housework today." - so is not always separable.