Helped vs Helpped
Learn the correct past tense of "help".
❌
helpped
Incorrect spelling - ""Helpped"" wrongly doubles the consonant.
"helpped" is a common misspelling of "helped". Always use "helped" when referring to the correct word.
✅
helped
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
"Helped" is the past tense of help.
Definition of helped
"helped": "Helped" is the past tense of help.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for helped
- • assisted
- • aided
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She helped me.
"Correct:" They helped the poor.
"Correct:" He helped his friend.
"Correct:" We helped yesterday.
"Incorrect:" She helpped me.
Notes:
- • No double 'p'.
- • Regular past tense.
- • Ends with -ed.
- • Spelling simplification rule.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Helped.
Q: Is helpped correct?
A: No.
Q: Tense?
A: Past tense.
Q: Error reason?
A: Unnecessary doubling.
Summary
Helped is the correct past tense of help. Helpped is incorrect and adds an extra “p.”