helpful

adjective

help·ful ˈhelp-fəl

Southern often ˈhep-,

also ˈheəp-

Synonyms of helpful next

: of service or assistance : useful

a helpful neighbor

helpful advice

just trying to be helpful

helpfully

ˈhelp-fə-lē

adverb

helpfulness noun

Example Sentences

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

Recent Examples on the Web Though all such vitamins and minerals are helpful in maintaining a healthy head of hair, vitamin B12 deficiency is one frequently marketed by some organizations as causing hair loss. —

Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2023 Vitamin C supplements can be helpful in increasing blood levels of the vitamin.141 Endurance athletes. —

Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 23 Mar. 2023 For one, taxi-whistling can, in fact, be helpful in hailing cabs. —

Jon Gluck, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2023 Although the bivalent vaccines have been helpful, new data suggests that just like the boosters that came before them, their protection may be starting to drop off. —

Brenda Goodman, CNN, 21 Mar. 2023 Hayden said President Biden’s executive order last week, which increases the number of background checks for gun purchases, is helpful. —

Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Mar. 2023 This is helpful, especially for our arteries, since inflammation may trigger the development of plaque, which can cause a heart attack or stroke. —

Audrey Bruno, SELF, 21 Mar. 2023 Flip the booking process If possible, being flexible about your destination is also helpful. —

Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2023 If knowledge is power, however, then the advice above will be helpful for anyone considering starting a cannabis business. —

Alissa Jubelirer, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2023 See More

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