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Meaning of helping

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

helping

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To provide assistance to (someone or something).

    Example: He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.

  2. To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.

    Example: Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.

  3. To contribute in some way to.

    Example: If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.

  4. To provide assistance.

    Example: Please, help!

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.

  2. An amount or quantity