helping
Americannoun
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the act of a person or thing that helps.
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a portion of food served to a person at one time.
That's his third helping of ice cream.
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- helpingly adverb
- unhelping adjective
Etymology
Origin of helping
First recorded in 1175–1225; Middle English; help, -ing 1, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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"Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with serious health consequences. These medicines are highly effective and are helping many people," Ariaee says.
From Science Daily
They act as messengers, telling our cells what to do, and play vital roles in our skin health, immune system and helping to control our hormones.
From BBC
Girgis-Hanna admits she and many fellow GPs feel conflicted about working privately, but that it is ultimately helping to prevent burnout and keep them in the profession.
From BBC
"It's amazing because we're not only helping the American drilling companies, but also the Venezuelan private companies in the oil and gas sector to buy quality US-made drill rigs," he said.
From Barron's
The fungi, known as mycorrhizal, form partnerships with tree roots and act as underground support networks, helping trees access nutrients and water in exchange for carbon.
From BBC
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