The act of giving aid or assistance (to).
She finds great joy in helping people.
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.
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.
present participle and gerund of help
From Middle English helping, helpinge, helpynge, equivalent to help + -ing.
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