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helping

/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    To provide assistance or make something easier for someone.

  • Noun

    Acting or serving to help or give assistance.

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhɛlpɪŋ/



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Synonyms

contribute , assist , aid , assist , come to the aid of , help out
Rhymes
Words rhyming with helping
able , stable , table
Homophones
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  1. Helping (English) : Assistance or support

  2. Helping (English) : An act of helping or assisting

Variants
List of all variants of helping that leads to same result
helping , helpings , help , helped , helps , so help me , helping hand , helping hands , helping verb , a helping hand , help out , helped out , helping out , helps out
Forms
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helps, helped, helping, helped

Etymology
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Old English hylpan, from helpan to help.

Trivia
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  1. Did you know that 'helping' is an action that can be performed by both humans and animals?

  2. The term 'helping professions' refers to jobs that involve caring for and assisting others, such as nursing, social work, and teaching.

Related Concepts
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  1. Altruism: A behavior characterized by selflessness and concern for the well-being of others.

  2. Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

  3. Compassion: A feeling of deep sympathy and concern for another who is suffering.

Culture
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In literature and art, 'helping' is often depicted as a selfless act of kindness, compassion, and empathy. It is a central theme in many stories and parables, highlighting the importance of community, cooperation, and altruism.

How to Memorize "helping"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person extending a hand to help someone in need.
    - Imagine yourself helping someone carry heavy bags.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'helping' with the image of a helping hand.
    - Think of the word 'compassion' when you see the word 'helping'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Helping hands make the world a better land'.

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