helpful

/'helpful/
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helpful

The helpful librarian shows a child where to find a book about dinosaurs.

Definition
  1. 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.
helpful

The helpful librarian shows a child where to find a book about dinosaurs.

Adjective
  1. providing assistance or serving a useful function