helpful
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help·ful

adjective \ˈhelp-fəl; Southern often ˈhep- also ˈheəp-\

Definition of HELPFUL

: of service or assistance : useful <helpful advice>
help·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb
help·ful·ness noun

Examples of HELPFUL

  1. A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway.
  2. a kind and helpful person

First Known Use of HELPFUL

14th century

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