noun
helping others
HEL-ping UH-thurz
Helping others (noun) means the act or practice of giving assistance to other people, especially freely and without expecting anything in return. Example: “Helping others is the part of the job she actually enjoys.”
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The act or practice of giving assistance to other people, especially freely and without expecting anything in return.
"Helping others is the part of the job she actually enjoys."
"He got into nursing because helping others gave him a sense of purpose."
How to use helping others
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing things that make life easier for other people.
When to use it
Neutral. Common in personal statements, job applications, charity copy and religious writing, where it can sound clichéd if left unexplained.
Memory tip
Because it is a gerund phrase acting as a subject, it takes a singular verb: helping others is rewarding, not are rewarding.
Common pairings
helping others in need
dedicated to helping others
the joy of helping others
committed to helping others
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_____ is the part of the job she actually enjoys.
Synonyms
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selfishness
self-interest
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Rhymes for helping others
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Why does helping others make you feel good?
Assisting someone reliably lifts mood, an effect researchers often call the helper's high. It is generally explained by a combination of social connection, a sense of purpose and the reward response that comes with a completed, visibly useful act.
What is the difference between helping others and altruism?
Helping others describes the behaviour, whatever the motive — you might do it for pay, for reputation or out of duty. Altruism specifically means acting for another's benefit at some cost to yourself, with no expectation of return.
What is the meaning of helping others?
"helping others" (noun) means the act or practice of giving assistance to other people, especially freely and without expecting anything in return.
What is another word for helping others?
Other words for "helping others" include altruism, service to others, giving back, charity.
