helpful
/'helpful/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Providing assistance or serving a useful function: Describes someone or something that gives help or is beneficial in achieving a purpose.
- Willing to help; offering useful information or resources: Describes a person's disposition or the nature of information given.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The librarian was very helpful in finding the right research materials.
- This user manual is not very helpful; the instructions are confusing.
- She gave me some helpful advice on how to prepare for the interview.
Advanced Usage
- "to be helpful to someone": to provide assistance to a specific person.
- The new software was helpful to the entire accounting department.
- "to be helpful in doing something": to be useful for a specific activity or purpose.
- Regular exercise is helpful in maintaining good health.
Variants and Related Words
- Helpfully (adverb): in a helpful manner.
- He helpfully offered to carry my bags.
- Helpfulness (noun): the quality of being helpful.
- I appreciate your helpfulness.
Synonyms
- Useful: Able to be used for a practical purpose.
- Supportive: Providing encouragement or emotional help.
- Beneficial: Producing good or helpful results.
Antonyms
- Unhelpful: Not providing help or assistance.
- Useless: Not serving any useful purpose.
Related Phrases
- A helpful hint: A useful piece of advice or suggestion.
- The chef shared a helpful hint for peeling garlic easily.
- Mutually helpful: Beneficial to all parties involved.
- The agreement created a mutually helpful partnership.
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