Helping - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈhelpɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word helping
Brit.  |ˈhelpɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word helping
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be'to help

noun

- an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal (syn: portion, serving)
the helpings were all small

Extra examples

Can I give you a second helping?

The church has a commitment to helping the poor.

...he spent the weekend at home, helping with household chores...

She has dedicated her entire life to helping others.

She finds a certain satisfaction in helping others.

...a young attorney who has decided to dedicate her career to helping the poor receive justice...

At the start of each school year, we renew our commitment to helping students succeed.

...the debatable wisdom of going back for another helping from the buffet...

...a social philosopher who discountenanced all programs for helping the needy, claiming that society should encourage survival of the fittest...

The group's manifesto focused on helping the poor and stopping violence.

...proffered his assistance in helping the two sides reach a compromise...

...his protrusive way of helping his coworkers usually provokes resentment, not gratitude...

...an unselfish man who spends much of his time helping his community...

...your witting assistance in helping the robber escape makes you an accessory after the fact...

I was dragged into helping with the concert.

Word forms

noun
singular: helping
plural: helpings
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