WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
help•ful /ˈhɛlpfəl/USA pronunciation
adj.
help•ful•ness, n. [uncountable]
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- giving aid or assistance:helpful comments; a helpful person.
help•ful•ness, n. [uncountable]
help•ful
(help′fəl),USA pronunciation adj.
help′ful•ly, adv.
help′ful•ness, n.
- giving or rendering aid or assistance;
of service:Your comments were very helpful.
- 1300–50; Middle English; see help, -ful
help′ful•ness, n.
- useful, convenient; beneficial, advantageous.
- useless, inconvenient.
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