Helped or (archaic) help is the past tense of assistance. Conjugate Assist. I have helped him. We have assisted them. Help can also be a noun. I am helping him to clean out his closet. She is helping them with their homework. Help comes in many forms, especially from strangers on the internet. Be careful what you post about others online. There are people who will use this information against you. In conclusion, the past simple form of the word help is assisted or helped.