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Helpful I ˈhelpfl Find Staff Adjective Bre Advice/Information/Suggestions

Word helpful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈhelpfl / NAmE / ˈhelpfl /
Example
  • helpful advice/information/suggestions
  • sorry i can't be more helpful.
  • it would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
  • you may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions.
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helpful

(adjective)BrE / ˈhelpfl / NAmE / ˈhelpfl /
  1. able to improve a particular situation
    • synonym useful
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/useful
    • helpful advice/information/suggestions
    • Sorry I can't be more helpful.
    • It would be helpful for me to see the damage for myself.
    • You may find it helpful to read this before making any decisions.
    • Role-play is helpful in developing communication skills.
    • The booklet should be very helpful to parents of disabled children.
  2. willing to help somebody
    • I called the police but they weren't very helpful.
    • The staff couldn't have been more helpful.
    • She’s one of the most helpful people I know.

    Extra Examples

    • Graphs are helpful in presenting the information.
    • He was quite helpful on how to do the accounts.
    • I found all the staff friendly and helpful.
    • Thank you, you have been most helpful.
    • The lifts will be helpful to the older patients.
    • This information would be extremely helpful for teenagers.
    • indulging in ambitious, but not immediately helpful plans
    • Here are some helpful hints for successful revision.
    • I called the police but they weren’t very helpful.
    • It would be more helpful for me to try to do it myself.
    • Our host gave us some helpful tips on how to behave.
    • She’s one of the most helpful people I know.
    • Sorry I can’t be more helpful.
    • Thank you for all your helpful suggestions.
    • The extra time proved helpful to everyone.
    • The staff couldn’t have been more helpful.
    • You might find it helpful to contact a self-help group.
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