helping

Definition

'Helping' is the -ing form of 'help' and means giving support or making something easier for someone. It can also be a noun meaning an amount of food served to one person.

Usage & Nuances

As a verb form, 'helping' often appears after 'be': 'She is helping me.' As a noun, it is mainly used for food, especially in phrases like 'a second helping'. Don't confuse it with 'helpful', which describes something or someone that gives help.

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