1
: making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc. : giving help
A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway.
She offered us helpful [=useful] suggestions.
a helpful hint
2
: willing to help other people
a kind and helpful person
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/helpful. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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