helpful
adjective
giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service.
helpfully
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a word derived from
helpful.
Example Sentences
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The Pennsylvania eighth-grader knew that the Google search box on his school laptop was essentially an AI chatbot that would helpfully spit out answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
And, if you’re a gamer but not a horror connoisseur, Nadira Goffe helpfully breaks down whether Resident Evil will be too scary for you, using Slate’s highly scientific Scaredy Scale.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
The Hollingsworths are helpfully introduced with superimposed titles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The real feel, the weather apps helpfully tell us, is always a few degrees higher.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
“Maybe you should try going under a sprinkler,” she said, and smiled helpfully.
From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt
