helping
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that helps.
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a portion of food served to a person at one time.
That's his third helping of ice cream.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of helping
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; see origin at help, -ing 1, -ing 2
Vocabulary lists containing helping
Example Sentences
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The government is spending roughly 5 billion ringgit a month, equivalent to about $1.27 billion, to subsidize RON95, the nation’s most widely used petrol grade, helping to keep domestic inflation in check.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
The defendant, of Church Street, Appley Magna, told the court he was in fear of Darke, who he said was not helping him to his feet, but had grabbed him "violently".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
One goal is to add drugs that improve how cells respond to insulin, helping glucose move more efficiently from the bloodstream into tissues.
From Science Daily • May 7, 2026
Khosrowshahi on Wednesday said AI is helping create “employees with superpowers.”
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
“I need to call Lorren. She’s helping me pick out what to wear so I don’t humiliate myself tomorrow—sartorially speaking. Everything else is still on the table.”
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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