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How to pronounce helping in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms portion, serving
Type of small indefinite quantity, small indefinite amount
Has types drumstick, libation, medallion, oyster, parson's nose, piece, pope's nose, breast, drink, slice, thigh, white meat, wing, round, round of drinks, second joint
Derivation help


the helpings were all small.

Examples of helping

helping
Is there evidence that a supplement would be useful in helping fight off a cold?
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Ryan Braun also had a solo shot, helping Milwaukee take a 6-3 lead to the ninth.
From the bostonherald.com
The governments of Cameroon, Congo and Gabon are helping the search, Smith said.
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How George Clooney is helping to bring change-and a hefty dose of hope-to Sudan.
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Taylor was helping to push a disabled vehicle out of the way when he was struck.
From the denverpost.com
He cited an example of a GE technology that is helping cell research at UAlbany.
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Calcitonin has the added advantage of helping reduce pain from spinal fractures.
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Rasheed Wallace contributed 23 points in helping Detroit win its third straight.
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Our people get a kick out of cheering everyone on and helping them to stay safe.
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More examples
  • An individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"
  • (help) aid: the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "he gave me an assist with the housework"; "could not walk without assistance"; "rescue party went to their aid"; "offered his help in unloading"
  • Give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"
  • (help) improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"
  • (help) aid: a resource; "visual aids in teaching"
  • (help) be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"
  • Helping behavior refers to voluntary actions intended to help the others, with reward regarded or disregarded. It is a type of prosocial behavior (voluntary action intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals , such as sharing, comforting, rescuing and helping).
  • (A Helps) Sir Arthur Helps, KCB, DCL (July 10, 1813 - March 7, 1875), English writer and dean of the Privy Council, youngest son of Thomas Helps, a London merchant, was born in Streatham in South London.
  • (Help (Australian TV series)) Help (styled as HELP) is a six-part Australian documentary series is broadcast on SBS One that takes you inside the real-life events that Ambulance officers and paramedics face every day while on the job. ...