helping
nounverbcommon in dialogue
- //ˈhɛlpɪŋ//
The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
noun
- 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
figurativeAn 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.
Etymology
From Middle English helping, helpinge, helpynge, equivalent to help + -ing.
verb
- 1
Also a form of helppresent participle and gerund of help
Etymology
From Middle English helpinge, helpynge, helpinde, helponde, helpand, from Old English helpende, present participle of Old English helpan (“to help”), equivalent to help + -ing. Cognate with Dutch helpend, German helfend, Swedish hjälpande.
Forms
- plural
- helpings
helping · The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
helpless · Unable to defend oneself.Helps · A surname.hem · Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.