: 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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Leaders who intend to be helpful may instead create dependency and hesitation.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Enter the comments section to see hints, conversation, helpful tips and creative content from other solvers.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 3 May 2025
This unique blend ensures that communities not only receive factual, helpful insights but also remain captivated by dynamic and compelling storytelling.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 3 May 2025
So Far Explore more: News Home Trends Was this page helpful?
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helpful. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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