gerund or present participle
Doing something that makes it easier for someone to do something.
I am helping my sister move this weekend.
Thank you for helping me carry these boxes.
American English
How to pronounce helping
verb · nounA1Very common word
HEHLpihng
/ˈhɛl.pɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of help
Doing something that makes it easier for someone to do something.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
gerund or present participle
Making a situation or task easier or better.
These instructions are helping me understand the process.
Taking a short break is helping with my stress.
noun
A serving of food given to one person.
She asked for a second helping of rice.
A small helping of dessert is enough for me.
Good to know
Here, helping means one serving of food, not giving assistance.
Useful expressions
take or use what you want, especially food or drink
Please help yourself to some coffee.
give practical help, often for a short time
Can you help out at the store tonight?
be unable to stop yourself from doing something
I can't help laughing at that joke.