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Word useful
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈjuːsfl / NAmE / ˈjuːsfl /
Example
  • a useful gadget
  • it can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first.
  • he might be useful to us.
  • these plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas.
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useful

(adjective)BrE / ˈjuːsfl / NAmE / ˈjuːsfl /
  1. that can help you to do or achieve what you want
    • a useful gadget
    • It can be useful to write a short summary of your argument first.
    • He might be useful to us.
    • These plants are particularly useful for brightening up shady areas.
    • Don't just sit watching television—make yourself useful!
    • This information could prove 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.
  2. good; of the right standard
    • synonym competent
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/competent
    • He's a very useful player.

    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
    • Don’t just sit watching TV— make yourself useful!
    • Regular tests are useful for monitoring progress.
    • This information could prove useful.
    • Your knowledge of German may come in useful.
    • a useful book/gadget
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