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helpful

adjective
HELP-fuhl/ˈhɛlp.fl̩/

1 meaning of helpful

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    adjective
    Giving useful help that makes a task easier or solves a problem.

    Like a friend who shows you the way when you are lost.

    The librarian was very helpful when I couldn't find the book.

    Thank you for the helpful advice about my homework.

    Similaruseful, valuable, beneficial, handy, constructive

    Oppositeunhelpful

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Origin

It comes from the Middle English word helpful, made from help plus -ful.