helpful

A2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ See IPA manual

Freq #3691

Meanings

1

adj
Giving help; useful.

The waiter gave us some helpful advice about the menu.
2

adj
Willing to help others.

My neighbour is always helpful when I have a problem.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adj · giving help; useful. obliging

Word family

Forms helpfulness

Etymology

From Middle English helpful; equivalent to help + -ful.

helpful Middle English

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Topics

Describing Qualities

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