helpful
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- helpfully adverb
- helpfulness noun
- overhelpful adjective
- overhelpfully adverb
- overhelpfulness noun
- quasi-helpful adjective
- quasi-helpfully adverb
- unhelpful adjective
- unhelpfully adverb
Etymology
Origin of helpful
Example Sentences
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The review found that light to moderate intensity activity may be more helpful than vigorous workouts.
From Science Daily
She stressed that the findings come from medical trials rather than real life and more studies of the longer-term effects of new slimming jabs would be helpful.
From BBC
Scientists say some of his warnings, such as those on ultraprocessed food, are helpful.
Consumers might find AI more helpful for researching more expensive products such as electronics or appliances that involve comparing various features.
From Los Angeles Times
International stocks can provide helpful diversification to those index funds, taking advantage of more attractive valuations than domestic equities.
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