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second helpings

second helpings is the plural of second helping.

Meaning of second helping

Noun

second helping (plural second helpings)

  1. A second portion of the same thing, usually of food; seconds; refill.
    • He had already eaten six sausages, but that did not stop him reaching for a second helping.
    Synonyms:
    double helping

Questions about second helpings

What is second helpings the plural of?
Second helpings is the plural of second helping.

Words near second helpings in the dictionary

  1. second halves
  2. second hand
  3. second hands
  4. Second Happy Time
  5. second helping
  6. second helpings
  7. second home
  8. second homes
  9. second impact syndrome
  10. second impact syndromes
  11. second imperative

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