a portion of food served to one person at one time

there will be enough for six helpings

make it easier or possible for (someone) to do something by offering one's services or resources

they helped her with domestic chores

she helped him find a buyer

serve someone with (food or drink)

may I help you to some more meat?

she helped herself to a biscuit

cannot or could not avoid

he couldn't help laughing

I'm sorry to put you to any inconvenience, but it can't be helped