Definition Synonyms
Definition of helpful - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
utilitydescribing information or advice that is useful
- The guidebook was helpful for understanding the city's history.
2.
persondescribing someone who aids by doing tasks or giving advice
- The assistant was very helpful with the project.
Origin of helpful
English, help (assist) + ful (full of)
Terms with helpful included in their meaning
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benefit
beneficial or helpful to someone or something
helpful plan
thought or suggestion that is beneficial
helpful
willing to work with others easily
helpful
help someone or make something easier
utility
prove to be useful or helpful
help
perform a helpful act for someone
request
perform a helpful action for someone
ineffective action
have no helpful or positive effect
kindness
perform a helpful action for someone
advice
offer helpful advice or information
kind
someone who is kind and helpful
utility
need or find something helpful for a purpose
helpful details
providing useful or interesting information
futility
not helpful or effective in achieving a result
using resources
use something in an effective or helpful way
utility
helpful or able to be used for something
event
moment when something happens exactly when most helpful or impressive
benefit
to be helpful or useful to someone
kindness
very kind and helpful person
kindness
very kind or helpful person
helpful character
puts others' needs before own, not selfish or greedy
behavior
act of being helpful or considerate
actions
not achieving anything helpful or good
helpful effect
help or be useful for someone or something
Examples of helpful in a sentence
The tutorial was helpful for beginners learning the software. She was helpful in organizing the event. His advice was helpful during the crisis.
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- French:utile, serviable, ...
- German:hilfreich, hilfsbereit, ...
- Italian:utile, d'aiuto, ...
- Spanish:útil, servicial, ...
- Portuguese:útil, prestável, ...
- Chinese:有帮助的, 乐于助人的, ...
- Japanese:役立つ, ...
- Arabic:مُفِيد, مُعَاوِن, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹעִיל, עוֹזֵר, ...
- Russian:полезный, готовый помочь, ...
- Ukrainian:корисний, допоміжний, ...
- Hindi:उपयोगी, सहयोगी, ...
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