Meanings
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1
adj
Giving help; useful.
The waiter gave us some helpful advice about the menu.
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2
adj
Willing to help others.
My neighbour is always helpful when I have a problem.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
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adj
· giving help; useful.
obliging
Word family
Forms
helpfulness
Etymology
From Middle English helpful; equivalent to help + -ful.
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