helping

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.
An amount or quantity.

verb

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/ en-us-helping.ogg

helping helpings

From Middle English helping, helpinge, helpynge, equivalent to help + -ing.

help oneself

double helping helping profession oath-helping second helping

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