Good Samaritan

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ɡʊd səˈmɛr.ɪ.tən/

Definitions of good Samaritan

noun a person who helps others, especially strangers, in need, typically without expecting anything in return

Example Sentences

A1 A good Samaritan helped an old lady cross the street.

A2 The good Samaritan stopped to help a stranded motorist change a flat tire.

B1 The good Samaritan volunteered at the local homeless shelter every weekend.

B2 The good Samaritan donated a large sum of money to help rebuild a school after a natural disaster.

C1 The good Samaritan founded a charity organization to provide aid to refugees in war-torn countries.

C2 The good Samaritan risked their own life to rescue a drowning child from a river.

Examples of good Samaritan in a Sentence

formal The good Samaritan stopped to help the injured person on the side of the road.

informal I heard about a good Samaritan who helped an old lady cross the street.

slang That guy is a real good Samaritan, always looking out for others.

figurative Being a good Samaritan means being willing to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Grammatical Forms of good Samaritan

past tense

helped

plural

good Samaritans

comparative

better Samaritan

superlative

best Samaritan

present tense

helps

future tense

will help

perfect tense

has helped

continuous tense

is helping

singular

good Samaritan

positive degree

very good Samaritan

infinitive

to help as a Samaritan

gerund

helping as a Samaritan

participle

a Samaritan helping

Origin and Evolution of good Samaritan

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'Good Samaritan' originates from a parable in the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of Luke, where a Samaritan helps a stranger in need.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Good Samaritan' has come to refer to a person who selflessly helps others, regardless of their background or beliefs.