: 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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PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
The kangaroo pocket is also so helpful for moms who need extra storage and easy access to essentials.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025
The interactive map also shows road work warnings, closures, roadway restrictions and other information helpful to drivers.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 1 Dec. 2025
However, recent rule changes mean that paid medical collections under $500 can't be reported at all, which can be helpful to those with smaller medical debts.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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 5 Dec. 2025.
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