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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He intended on popping in to say goodbye to C.C., who had been very helpful, but instead, on a whim, he had one last rummage.
From Literature
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
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