helping
n. · v.-
1 a portion of food (n.) B1 Intermediate Cookinga single portion of food served to one person at a meal.
a portion of food served to or taken by one person. Countable in this sense.
ExampleHe was so hungry that he asked for a second helping of pasta.
ExampleThe host insisted on giving everyone a generous helping of the traditional dessert, despite several guests claiming they were already full.
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2 giving assistance (v.) A1 Beginnerthe act of giving aid, support, or assistance to someone.
the present participle of 'help', describing the act of providing assistance or relief.
ExampleHelping others is a great way to feel more connected to your community.
ExampleBy helping the local charity with their fundraising efforts, the students gained valuable experience in project management and public relations.
From Middle English helping, helpinge, helpynge, equivalent to help + -ing.
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.