helping has definitions from the field of food
1
[ noun ] (food) an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

Synonyms

serving portion

Examples

"the helpings were all small" "his portion was larger than hers" "there's enough for two servings each"

2
[ noun ] the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Examples

: "he gave me an assist with the housework" "could not walk without assistance" "rescue party went to their aid" "offered his help in unloading"

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