Meaning & Definition of word "Helping"

Helping

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

1. An amount of food served to someone at one time.
- Example: I'll have a large helping of mashed potatoes, please.
2. Assistance or support given to someone.
- Example: The charity provided a great helping to those in need after the disaster.

1. Present participle of help; to provide assistance or support.
- Example: She is helping her friend with his homework.
2. To give aid or contribute to someone or something.
- Example: We are helping the community by volunteering at the local shelter.

Derived from the verb 'help' with the suffix '-ing' indicating an action or process.

helping hand:

A person who offers assistance.

helping out:

To assist someone when they are in need.

helping someone along:

To provide encouragement or support to someone.

helper:

A person who helps or assists.

help:

To make it easier or possible for someone to do something.

helpfulness:

The quality of being helpful.

Meaning: A generous serving of food.

Example Sentence: That restaurant gives you a good helping.

Meaning: To provide assistance in a casual or informal way.

Example Sentence: I was just helping by pitching in.