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help‧ful S2 W3

1 providing useful help in making a situation better or easier :
Thank you for your advice; it's been very helpful.
Thank you for your advice; it's been very helpful. it is helpful (for somebody) to do something
It is helpful to discuss your problems with your friends.
It is helpful for family members to gain a basic understanding of the illness.
It is helpful to discuss your problems with your friends.
It is helpful for family members to gain a basic understanding of the illness.2 always willing to help people :
She's a helpful child.
I'm only trying to be helpful.
She's a helpful child.
I'm only trying to be helpful. —helpfully adverb
—helpfulness noun [uncountable]
