Synonyms for

Helping

Verb / ˈhelpɪŋ / Another word for helping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

giving assistance; being of service

Synonyms & similar words

serving portion aid serve assist avail help helponeself facilitate assistance aid support service contribution hand backup boost relief succor advantage benefit care facilitation guidance ministration ministry reinforcement rescue subsidy

Synonyms by register

Formal

assisting aiding supporting facilitating

Informal

lending a hand pitching in giving a hand chipping in

Literary

succoring abetting

Antonyms

hindering obstructing impeding harming damaging opposing thwarting

Common collocations

  • helping hand
  • helping out
  • helping to prevent
  • helping to solve
  • helping someone
  • helping to improve
  • helping to reduce

Word family

noun help
verb help
adjective helpful
adverb helpfully

Usage note

The word 'helping' is the present participle of 'help'. It often appears in phrases like 'helping hand' or 'helping out'.

Example sentences

  1. My mom gave me a helping hand with my homework.
  2. The volunteers were providing a helping service to the community.
  3. I need a helping of sugar for my recipe.
  4. The firefighter gave a helping hand to the cat stuck in the tree.
  5. She offered a helping boost to her friend's confidence.

Quotes

  • A helping word to one in trouble is often like a switch on a railroad track... an inch between wreck and smooth, rolling prosperity.
  • We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

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