helping
noun/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
Etymology From Middle English helping, helpinge, helpynge, equivalent to help + -ing.
1
The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
- She finds great joy in helping people.
2
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.
3
Figuratively 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.2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport:
- Derived terms
- double helping, helping profession, oath-helping, second helping
- Related terms
- help oneself