US /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/
adj Freq #3691

Meanings

  1. 1
    adj

    Giving help; useful.

    The waiter gave us some helpful advice about the menu.

  2. 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.

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