helping

UK /ˈhɛlpɪŋ/ US /ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

noun 3

Definitions

noun

The act of giving aid or assistance (to).

She finds great joy in helping people.

A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.

She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.

An amount or quantity.

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.

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

big, generous, huge, large

She served herself a large helping of ice cream after dinner.

small

extra, second

VERB + HELPING

eat, have

PREP

~ of

The children asked for a second helping of ice cream at the birthday party.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a m

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

helping hand

Any assistance, help or aid.

Thanks for lending a helping hand to the project.

Example Bank

She finds great joy in helping people.

Wiktionary

She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.

Wiktionary

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.

Wiktionary

"Thank you for helping me." "Don't mention it."

Tatoeba · #1518

How do you expect to weather the financial storm when the bank refuses to extend a helping hand?

Tatoeba · #18456

We can depend on her helping us.

Tatoeba · #22701

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, helping is marked as figuratively. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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