· an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal; "the helpings were all small"; "his portion was larger than hers"; "there's enough for two servings each"

Synonym(s): portion, serving

Hypernym(s): small_indefinite_quantity, small_indefinite_amount

· give help or assistance; be of service; "Everyone helped out during the earthquake"; "Can you help me carry this table?"; "She never helps around the house"

Synonym(s): assist, aid

Hypernym(s): support, back_up

· improve the condition of; "These pills will help the patient"

Synonym(s): aid

Hypernym(s): better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate

· be of use; "This will help to prevent accidents"

Synonym(s): facilitate

Hypernym(s): serve

· abstain from doing; always used with a negative; "I can't help myself--I have to smoke"; "She could not help watching the sad spectacle"

Synonym(s): help_oneself

Hypernym(s): refrain, forbear

· help to some food; help with food or drink; "I served him three times, and after that he helped himself"

Synonym(s): serve

Hypernym(s): provide, supply, ply, cater

· contribute to the furtherance of; "This money will help the development of literacy in developing countries"

Hypernym(s): promote, advance, boost, further, encourage

· take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"

Synonym(s): avail

Hypernym(s): exploit, work

· improve; change for the better; "New slipcovers will help the old living room furniture"

Hypernym(s): better, improve, amend, ameliorate, meliorate