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

Yes, artificial intelligence can be useful for a review, such as helping managers express themselves more effectively so that employees better understand goals and next steps.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, the college aims to create a sustainable future for child care in the region by helping providers establish a shared services model to distribute support among the regional child-care network.

From Los Angeles Times

This provides a distinction from unauthorized watch flippers and is helping Rolex slowly gain control over how its products are resold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Zeno Ronald R. Abenoja, a deputy governor at the central bank, said the BSP is helping in the investigation, including the freezing of accounts, and with reforms like transparency mechanisms in the budget process.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal toured the desert southwest with Apple executives to see facilities that its purchasing heft and investments are helping to build.

From The Wall Street Journal