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The definition of helpful is someone or something that is useful, that provides assistance or aid, or that is prone to providing aid.
(adjective)- When someone gives you good and useful advice, this is an example of helpful advice.
- When a person is always asking what he can do to assist you, this is an example of a helpful person.
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See helpful in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
giving help; of service; useful
Related Forms:
- helpfully adverb
- helpfulness noun
See helpful in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Providing assistance; useful.
Related Forms:
- helpˈful·ly adverb
- helpˈful·ness noun
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