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Definition 2024

helping ‎(plural helpings)

(countable) A portion or serving, especially of food that one takes for oneself, or to which one helps oneself;
She eagerly took a second helping of ice cream.
(figuratively, countable) An amount or quantity
- 2012 June 19, Phil McNulty, “England 1-0 Ukraine”, in BBC Sport:
  Wayne Rooney marked his England return with the goal that secured a place in Euro 2012's last eight - but it was a rough passage eased by helpings of good fortune and controversy against Ukraine.

serving — see serving

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