: of service or assistance : useful
a helpful neighbor
helpful advice
just trying to be helpful
helpfulness
noun
Examples of helpful in a Sentence
A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway.
a kind and helpful person
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However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
However, bottom watering may be especially helpful when trying to fully rehydrate very dry potting soil.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
ChatGPT may be a helpful tool to answer questions about complex subjects, but users should verify the accuracy of that information before submitting it to the California labor board.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Trying to educate yourself about the causes of suicidal thoughts can be helpful.
—Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for helpful
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helpful. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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