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.”