Meaning & use
helpful
Willing or able to give useful assistance, advice, or support.
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The librarian was extremely helpful in finding the sources I needed.
Her helpful comments made the essay much easier to revise.
A note on using this word
"Helpful" can describe both people and things, such as helpful advice, tools, or information.
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