Difference between Benefactor and Helper

What is the difference between Benefactor and Helper?

Benefactor as a noun is somebody who gives one a gift (normally refers to a person who gives to a charity). while Helper as a noun is one who helps; an aide.

Benefactor

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Somebody who gives one a gift (normally refers to a person who gives to a charity).

Example sentence: I started working in an STD phone booth where I had to note down all the numbers that were dialed - this was post 9/11 when security was a looming issue. I got Rs 10 per day for my work. Soon after, a benefactor offered me a job in a cybercafe down the road for Rs 20.

Helper

Part of speech: noun

Definition: One who helps; an aide.

Example sentence: He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.

We hope you now know whether to use Benefactor or Helper in your sentence.

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