helpful

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective providing assistance or serving a useful function

Etymology

From Middle English helpful; equivalent to help + -ful.

In classic literature

Semantic network

Similar
facilitatory, accommodating, adjuvant, ministrant
Opposite (antonyms)
unhelpful

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