What is the meaning of helping?

noun

• An individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal.
  • usage: "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"
  • synonyms: portion, serving

verb

• Give help or assistance; be of service.
  • usage: "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table"; "She never helps around the house"
  • synonyms: help, assist, aid
• Improve the condition of.
  • usage: "These pills will help the patient"
  • synonyms: help, aid
• Be of use.
  • usage: "This will help to prevent accidents"
  • synonyms: help, facilitate
• Abstain from doing; always used with a negative.
  • usage: "I can't help myself-I have to smoke"; "She could not help watching the sad spectacle"
  • synonyms: help oneself, help
• Help to some food; help with food or drink.
  • usage: "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"
  • synonyms: serve, help
• Contribute to the furtherance of.
  • usage: "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"
  • synonyms: help
• Take or use.
  • usage: "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"
  • synonyms: avail, help
• Improve; change for the better.
  • usage: "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"
  • synonyms: help