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Synonyms & Similar Words
assisting
supportive
beneficial
useful
advantageous
valuable
constructive
cooperative
obliging
accommodating
considerate
thoughtful
kind
generous
charitable
altruistic
selfless
benevolent
philanthropic
humanitarian
aidful
serviceable
handy
instrumental
facilitative
contributive
auxiliary
ancillary
subsidiary
adjunctive
auxiliary
supplementary
Meaning of Helpful
According to Merriam-Webster, "helpful" means giving or providing what is needed or useful, or providing assistance or support.
Definitions
- The Cambridge Dictionary defines "helpful" as giving help or assistance, or being useful and effective.
- The Oxford Dictionary describes "helpful" as willing or able to help, or providing a useful or beneficial service.
Example Uses
- The teacher was very helpful in explaining the difficult concept to the students.
- The new employee was helpful in answering customer inquiries and resolving issues.
- The volunteers were helpful in organizing the charity event and raising funds for the cause.
- The online tutorial was helpful in guiding users through the installation process.
- The customer support team was helpful in addressing technical issues and providing solutions.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unhelpful
unsupportive
useless
worthless
disadvantageous
harmful
destructive
uncooperative
obstructive
hindering
delaying
impeding
inconsiderate
thoughtless
selfish
uncharitable
malevolent
malicious
hurtful
damaging
detrimental
adverse
unfavorable