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helping

UK
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
helping around
helping in
helping out
helping up

Translations

helpingnoun
helpings
pl
UK
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
portionEn parlant de nourriture.
She asked for a second helping of mashed potatoes.
Elle a demandé une deuxième portion de purée de pommes de terre.
Synonyms
relief
contribution
service
benefaction
guidance
support
aid
assistance
helpinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present-participle adjective (e.g., "a helping hand").
auxiliaireGrammaire.
"Have" is a helping verb in the phrase "have finished."
"Have" est un verbe auxiliaire dans l'expression « have finished ».
aidantEmployé au sens de « qui aide, qui apporte son soutien ».
The helping hand of the volunteer was crucial in organizing the event.
La main aidante du bénévole a été cruciale pour organiser l'événement.
Synonyms
advantageous
useful
beneficial
supportive
assisting
helpverb

helping

Gerund

helped
Past Simple
helped
Past Participle
helping
Gerund
UK
/hɛlp/
US
/hɛlp/
She offered to help him with his homework.
Elle a առաջարկé de l'aider pour ses devoirs.
Additional translations
soulagerQuand il s'agit d'améliorer une situation, une douleur ou un état.
empêcherDans l'expression figée « ne pas pouvoir s'empêcher de ».
servirDans le sens de servir à table ou de proposer à boire ou à manger.
Synonyms
aid
boost
assist
advise
promote
further
enable
support
facilitate
back
Antonyms
impede
obstruct
hinder

Definitions

helpingnoun
A portion or serving of food.
She asked for a second helping of mashed potatoes.
helpinggerund / present participle
Providing assistance or support to someone or something.
The helping hand of the volunteer was crucial in organizing the event.
Designating a verb that accompanies a main verb to express tense, mood, or aspect; auxiliary.
"Have" is a helping verb in the phrase "have finished."
helpverb
To give assistance or support to someone in order to make a task easier or more manageable.
She offered to help him with his homework.
To improve a situation or make it more bearable.
The medication helped reduce the pain.
To serve or provide someone with food or drink.
Can I help you to some more dessert?
To prevent or avoid something from happening.
I can't help laughing at his jokes.
To be of benefit or use (often without a direct object).
Every little bit helps when you are saving money.
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