Helping

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An amount of food served to someone at one time.

I'll have a large helping of mashed potatoes, please.

Assistance or support given to someone.

The charity provided a great helping to those in need after the disaster.

verb

Present participle of help; to provide assistance or support.

She is helping her friend with his homework.

To give aid or contribute to someone or something.

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.

A generous serving of food.

That restaurant gives you a good helping.

To provide assistance in a casual or informal way.

I was just helping by pitching in.