helping

Etymology

noun

  1. (countable) 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. (figurative, countable) An amount or quantity
    Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine. June 19, 2012, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of help

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