Helping
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/
Scrabble:13 ptsWWF:16 pts7 letters
Definition of Helping
verb
- To provide assistance to (someone or something).
"He helped his grandfather cook breakfast."
- To assist (a person) in getting something, especially food or drink at table; used with to.
"Help yourself to whatever's in the fridge."
- To contribute in some way to.
"If you want to get a job, it helps to have some prior experience."
- To provide assistance.
"Please, help!"
- To avoid; to prevent; to refrain from; to restrain (oneself). Usually used in nonassertive contexts with can.
"Are they going to beat us? Not if I can help it!"
Anagrams of Helping
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
h4
e1
l1
p3
i1
n1
g2
Total: 13 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Helping
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Helping"
Helping is a 7-letter word that scores 13 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Helping" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "helping" is a medium-scoring word.