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Meaning of "helpful" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HELPFUL

helpful  [ˈhɛlpfʊl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HELPFUL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Helpful is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES HELPFUL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Helpfulness

In social psychology, the everyday concept of helpfulness is the property of providing useful assistance; or friendliness evidenced by a kindly and helpful disposition. For many years, social psychologists have been searching for answers to these questions: ▪ Why, and when, will people help? ▪ Who will help? ▪ What can be done to lessen indifference and increase helping?...

Definition of helpful in the English dictionary

The definition of helpful in the dictionary is serving a useful function; giving help.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HELPFUL


capful
ˈkæpfʊl
cropful
ˈkrɒpfʊl
cropfull
ˈkrɒpfʊl
cupful
ˈkʌpfʊl
hopeful
ˈhəʊpfʊl
lapful
ˈlæpfʊl
pepful
ˈpɛpfʊl
pipeful
ˈpaɪpfʊl
sapful
ˈsæpfʊl
shipful
ˈʃɪpfʊl
shopful
ˈʃɒpfʊl
skepful
ˈskɛpfʊl
teacupful
ˈtiːkʌpfʊl
unhelpful
ʌnˈhɛlpfʊl
unhopeful
ʌnˈhəʊpfʊl
unworshipful
ʌnˈwɜːʃɪpfʊl
worshipful
ˈwɜːʃɪpfʊl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HELPFUL

help
help a person off with
help a person on with
help desk
help menu
help out
help screens
helpable
helper
helper T-cell
helpfully
helpfulness
helping
helping hand
helpless
helplessly
helplessness
helpline
Helpmann
helpmate

WORDS THAT END LIKE HELPFUL

awful
careful
colorful
colourful
delightful
faithful
grateful
handful
harmful
meaningful
painful
peaceful
playful
powerful
scoopful
successful
thankful
thoughtful
useful
wonderful

Synonyms and antonyms of helpful in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HELPFUL»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «helpful» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of helpful

Translation of «helpful» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HELPFUL

Find out the translation of helpful to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of helpful from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «helpful» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有帮助的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

servicial
570 millions of speakers

English

helpful
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सहायक
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُفِيد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полезный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

útil
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সহায়ক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

utile
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Membantu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hilfsbereit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

役に立つ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

유용한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Mbiyantu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

có ích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பயனுள்ளதாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उपयुक्त
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

faydalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

utile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

pomocny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

корисний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

util
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εξυπηρετικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nuttig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hjälpsam
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hjelpsom
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of helpful

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HELPFUL»

The term «helpful» is very widely used and occupies the 2.998 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HELPFUL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about helpful

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10 QUOTES WITH «HELPFUL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word helpful.
1
Dan Ariely
It is helpful to think of people as having two fundamental motivations: the desire to see ourselves as honest, good people, and the desire to gain the benefits that come from cheating - on our taxes or on the football field.
2
Skylar Astin
I'm definitely lucky to have been included in some of the perks of my brother's connections in the fashion world. It's helpful considering I'm still like a five-year-old when it comes to shopping.
3
Jami Attenberg
In the past, I was sometimes put in this women's lit category, and I was never really sure that was the appropriate place for me - although I certainly recognize it can be helpful and correct for other people.
4
Erykah Badu
I thought the Billie Holiday comparison was beautiful. I think, Wow, what a wonderful, creative, helpful spirit. She's someone who wanted to help others by sharing her emotion. That's what I do, too, so I think that's a great comparison.
5
Carol Bartz
When trouble strikes, which it always does - bad economy, bad quarter, activists, takeover - when trouble strikes, those board members who don't understand or are not committed are not helpful.
6
Ezra Taft Benson
One who is kind is sympathetic and gentle with others. He is considerate of others' feelings and courteous in his behavior. He has a helpful nature. Kindness pardons others' weaknesses and faults. Kindness is extended to all - to the aged and the young, to animals, to those low of station as well as the high.
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Roy Blunt
I explained to the president that I've been pleased with my conversations with the Attorney General and Civil Rights Division regarding their helpful understanding that they aren't taking over this investigation, but are conducting a parallel review of the events that led to Michael Brown's death.
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Roy Blunt
Law enforcement officials have been candid in identifying ways officers could have handled the situation in Ferguson better, and I trust those recommendations will be helpful as we continue to count on them to protect us.
9
Elizabeth Bowen
It is not helpful to help a friend by putting coins in his pockets when he has got holes in his pockets.
10
Adrien Brody
It's interesting, winning an Academy Award as a young man... life-changing, but I'm just me within that. It's been very helpful for my career, but I'm trying to stay on the path I was on before.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HELPFUL»

Discover the use of helpful in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to helpful and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Mary Ellen's giant book of helpful hints: three books in one
Shows readers how to save time, trouble, and money on hundreds of household problems, including removing coffee stains, hanging pictures, and removing gum from hair.
Mary Ellen Pinkham, 1994
2
Heart of Being Helpful: Empathy and the Creation of a ...
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Peter R. Breggin, 2006
3
I'm Fine!: A Really Helpful Guide to the First 100 Days ...
Provides solid advice and humorous remedies for getting through the first days after the end of a relationship, with tips on avoiding the ex, seeking solace in retail therapy, self-pampering, and listening to Carly Simon.
Mandana Hoveyda, 2004
4
101 Helpful Illusions
101 Helpful Illusions highlights natural veils waiting to be transcended by disciplined courage, wisdom and insight.
Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri, 2010
5
Helpful and Harmful Insects
Explains the benefits of such insects as butterflies and bumblebees in producing silk or honey, as well as the harm other insects cause in destroying plants and spreading disease.
Molly Aloian, Bobbie Kalman, 2005
6
Mark Twain's Helpful Hints for Good Living: A Handbook for ...
These texts, some of them new or out of print for decades, have been selected and meticulously prepared by the editors at the Mark Twain Project."
Mark Twain, Lin Salamo, Michael B. Frank, 2004
7
Dingle: The Helpful Ice Cream Cone Delivery Dog
Dingle wants to be a service dog, but Aunt Reeny doesn't think she needs one. Determined to help, Dingle trains himself to be an ice cream cone delivery dog.
Audrey Kinsella, 2010
8
Helpful Insects, Spiders, and Pathogens: Friends of the Rice ...
Introduction; Predators; Parasites; Pathogens.
B. M. Shepard, A. T. Barrion, J. A. Litsinger, 1987
9
Being Helpful
Introduces the concept of helpfulness and provides examples of how to be helpful.
Cassie Mayer, 2007
10
I Am Helpful
Learn about ways that you can be helpful, both at home and in your community.
Errol Goodman, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HELPFUL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term helpful is used in the context of the following news items.
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German Deputy FinMin: 'Tsipras' Comments Are Not Helpful
tsipras A German official noted that Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras' criticism towards the agreement for the bailout deal with the country's ... «Greek Reporter, Jul 15»
2
IMF gives Greek debt relief a helpful shove | Considered View …
The International Monetary Fund's conclusion that Greece's debt is less sustainable than it was is a statement of the obvious. It's unlikely to ... «Breakingviews, Jul 15»
3
Rain helpful but not enough to suppress Sask. wildfires - Global News
Members of the Canadian Forces look hotspots from wildfires near Montreal Lake, Sask., Thursday, July 9, 2015. Rain in some areas will help ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
4
Helpful Ad Advice from a YouTube Addict - Business 2 Community
Helpful Ad Advice from a YouTube Addict. Being the most popular video sharing website on the internet, YouTube has a whopping 1 Billion ... «Business 2 Community, Jul 15»
5
Stay healthy and active during office hours with these helpful tips …
You stay so busy during the day that the concept of health and fitness in the workplace seems impossible. But it's not. Studies say that being ... «AL.com, Jul 15»
6
Facial Recognition App; Helpful or Scary? - WDEF News 12
The app would allow you to take a picture of someone with your smart phone and instantly link you to all of their social media photos and ... «WDEF News 12, Jul 15»
7
Not all lessons from the past helpful today
In the July 5 Maui News there was a short letter titled "Cane burning a way of life here," which made me smile as I recalled how witch burning ... «Maui News, Jul 15»
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Helpful citizen shot and killed in White Center during robbery | West …
The King County Sheriff's Office is seeking answers and asking the public for help in what appears to be the fatal shooting of a Good Samaritan ... «Westseattleherald.com, Jul 15»
9
Social Media Helpful Tool in Small Business Marketing - Engadget
When you are operating a small online website business, you will find that by using social media sites you will be able to increase your ... «Engadget, Jul 15»
10
Helpful neighbour ends up with damaged vehicle
LANDIS — A neighbour helping the owner of a stolen vehicle attempt to retrieve his property ended up having his vehicle rammed on the Red ... «The Battlefords News-Optimist, Jul 15»

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