helping verb Get Printable Handwriting Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition noun. word which combines with a main verb to help it express tense mood and voice; examples are be; do; have; can; may and will. Example Sentence Have is an example of a helping verb. Synonyms auxiliary verb; have; can; may; will; shall Antonyms noun Hear It! Say It! Write It! helping verb Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: