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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In an interview, Jaramillo said that the Google data center installation will also include lithium batteries, which will be helpful to bridge shorter-term power needs.
From Barron's
In an interview, Jaramillo said that the Google data center installation will also include lithium batteries, which will be helpful to bridge shorter-term power needs.
From Barron's
At first, De León thought she would be able to find plenty of helpful of educational videos online.
From Los Angeles Times
Geospatial data -- data describing things based on their location -- has been particularly helpful in coverage of the war.
From Barron's
It is always helpful to tape the conversation, with the permission of the attorney hired to represent your relative.
From MarketWatch
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