help·ful
Pronounced:
/ˈhɛlpfəl/
Function:
adjectiveMeaning:
[more help*ful; most help*ful] 1 : making it easier to do a job, deal with a problem, etc. : giving help ▪ A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway. ▪ She offered us helpful [=useful] suggestions. ▪ a helpful hint
2 : willing to help other people ▪ a kind and helpful person
2 : willing to help other people ▪ a kind and helpful person
come in helpful —see come in at 1come
—help·ful·ly adverb ▪ He helpfully offered to carry the groceries for me.
—help·ful·ness noun [noncount] ▪ I appreciate your helpfulness.