helping

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/

verb

1
To provide assistance to (someone or something).
“He helped his grandfather cook breakfast.”
2
To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
“Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge.”
3
To contribute in some way to.
“If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience.”
4
To provide assistance.
“Please, help!”
5
To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
“Are they going to beat us? Not if I can help it!”

1
A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself.
“She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.”
2
An amount or quantity

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