Information ˈjuːsfl Tool People Short Adjective Minister Meeting

• a useful tool
• useful information
• the minister said that a meeting with the strikers would serve no useful purpose.
• the website turned out to be a really useful resource.

useful

1. that can help you to do or achieve what you want
• a useful tool
• useful information
• The Minister said that a meeting with the strikers would serve no useful purpose.
• The website turned out to be a really useful resource.
• He might be useful to us.
• The mortgages are especially useful for people with fluctuating incomes.
• These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas.
• It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first.
• It is useful for students to receive constructive feedback on their progress.
• These drugs are useful in the treatment of many forms of cancer.
• Here are some tips that may be useful in helping you deal with your problem.
• Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful (= be helpful).
• This information could prove useful.
• Both scholars and general readers will find the book extremely useful.
• Your knowledge of German may come in useful (= be useful in a particular situation).
• Some products can be recycled at the end of their useful life.

Extra Examples

• Internet booking is useful for people who want a short break.
• It needs to give more information to be truly useful.
• It was useful as a short-term measure.
• She has made an exceptionally useful contribution to the debate.
• She told Fred to make himself useful.
• She was very useful in dealing with foreign visitors.
• The same information is equally useful when negotiating.
• The subject is practically useful and will stand you in good stead when looking for a job.
• This method has proved the most generally useful.
• This tool is useful for a variety of purposes.
• an undoubtedly useful skill
• information which will be useful to new mothers
• some leaflets which you might find useful
• to provide rewarding and socially useful employment
• useful for people who need a short break
• Regular tests are useful for monitoring progress.
• a useful book/gadget
2. good; of the right standard
• SYNONYM competent
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• He's a very useful player.