A2adjective 1K

Helpful

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhelpfl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhelpfl/"]/

Meaning of Helpful

able to improve a particular situation

In simple words: giving help or support

Helpful in a sentence

• The helpful guide gave us great tips for exploring the city.
• It's always helpful to ask questions when you're unsure about something.
• Her helpful comments improved the quality of my presentation.
• The customer service representative was very helpful in resolving my issue.
• I found the tutorial to be helpful for learning the new software.

How to use Helpful

Use 'helpful' in a positive context to describe someone or something that assists or makes a task easier. Avoid using it sarcastically.

Grammar pattern

helpful + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'help' + 'full' — it's full of help!

Related words

Collocations with Helpful

• be
• prove
• consider something
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• in
• on
• friendly and helpful
• be
• prove
• consider something
• extremely
• fairly
• very
• for
• in
• on
• friendly and helpful

Synonyms for Helpful

• useful

Opposites of Helpful

• unhelpful
• hindering
• obstructive

Common mistakes with Helpful

• Confused with similar words like 'useful' or 'beneficial'.
• Using 'helpful' to describe a negative situation.
• Incorrectly placing 'helpful' before verbs.

Frequently asked questions about Helpful

What does Helpful mean?

giving help or support

What is the definition of Helpful?

able to improve a particular situation

How do you use Helpful in a sentence?

The helpful guide gave us great tips for exploring the city.

Can you give another example of Helpful?

It's always helpful to ask questions when you're unsure about something.

What are synonyms for Helpful?

Common alternatives include useful.

What is the opposite of Helpful?

Opposite meanings include unhelpful, hindering, obstructive.

What words go with Helpful?

It commonly pairs with be, prove, consider something, extremely, fairly, very, for, in, on, friendly and helpful, be, prove, consider something, extremely, fairly, very, for, in, on, friendly and helpful.

What are common mistakes when using Helpful?

Confused with similar words like 'useful' or 'beneficial'. Using 'helpful' to describe a negative situation. Incorrectly placing 'helpful' before verbs.

How do you pronounce Helpful?

US: /["/ˈhelpfl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhelpfl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Helpful?

Use 'helpful' in a positive context to describe someone or something that assists or makes a task easier. Avoid using it sarcastically.

What CEFR level is Helpful?

"Helpful" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.