Helping
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɛlpɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Helping is a noun meaning The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
Meaning
The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
More Meanings
- (countable) A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.
- (figurative, countable) An amount or quantity.
- present participle and gerund of help
Example Sentences
She finds great joy in helping people.
She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.
Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine.
Word Forms
- helpings
Synonyms for helping
Depending on context, synonyms include assistance, portion, serving, aid, help.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include serving, aid, assistance, portion, gang, fostering.
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