helping
helping Lexical Profile
helping Game Scores & Validity
• verb
To make it easier or possible for someone to do something by offering one's services or resources (present participle of help).
"She spent the afternoon helping her younger brother prepare for his science exam."
To improve a situation or alleviate pain or difficulty (present participle of help).
"The new physical therapy routine is definitely helping his recovery after the knee injury."
• noun
A portion or serving of food given to one person at a single time during a meal.
"After finishing his dinner, he politely asked for a second helping of roasted potatoes."
The act or process of giving aid, assistance, or support to someone.
"Her dedication to the helping of others inspired her to pursue a career in social work."
• adjective
Providing assistance, support, or relief; functioning in an auxiliary or supportive role.
"The community volunteers offered a helping hand to families rebuilding their homes after the storm."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English 'helpan' (to help, support, or succor), combined with the suffix '-ing'. The culinary sense of a portion of food served at a meal emerged in the early 19th century, derived from the earlier practice of 'helping' a guest to food at the table.