helping

n 1: an individual portion of food or drink: "the helpings were

all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's

enough for two servings each" [syn: {portion}, {serving}]

2: 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" [syn: {aid}, {assist}, {assistance}, {help}]