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helpful
[ help-fuhl ]
/ ˈhɛlp fəl /
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Definition of helpful
adjective
giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful.
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British Dictionary definitions for helpful
helpful
/ (ˈhɛlpfʊl) /
adjective
serving a useful function; giving help
Derived forms of helpful
helpfully, adverbhelpfulness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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