helping

American  

[hel-ping] / ˈhɛl pɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that helps.

2. a portion of food served to a person at one time.

   That's his third helping of ice cream.

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adjective

1. giving aid, assistance, support, or the like.

helping British  

/ ˈhɛlpɪŋ /

noun

1. a single portion of food taken at a meal

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Other Word Forms

• helpingly adverb
• unhelping adjective

Etymology

Origin of helping

First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; help, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

So would Buckley give up the goods on his NHL goalie if it meant helping his national team win a gold medal?

From Los Angeles Times

She is working on helping five families find financial assistance — including three on waitlists for state aid who are enrolled at her own child-care home through Early Head Start.

From Los Angeles Times

In both cases, the stocks are supported by a large base of retail investors who believe in—and identify with—the companies, helping to push share prices higher.

From Barron's

Rae was another matter – her background as a dancer helping her pull off a tight and punchy performance of Fame Is A Gun, filmed backstage as a trolley laden with Grammy trophies was driving past.

From BBC

At Malton Primary Academy pupils have a direct involvement in the food pantry, helping to stock shelves and price up the produce.

From BBC