useful — Serving a practical purpose or function; beneficial and helpful for accomplishing tasks or achieving goals. Having value or utility.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Serving a practical purpose or function; beneficial and helpful for accomplishing tasks or achieving goals. Having value or utility.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈjuːsfəl/
Example Sentences
- My mom's advice is always useful, unlike my GPS that leads me to a cornfield.
- Learning to cook is useful - you'll never starve, and you'll always have friends.
- This dictionary will be useful for your studies.
useful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈjuːsfəl/]
Serving a practical purpose or function; beneficial and helpful for accomplishing tasks or achieving goals. Having value or utility.
Serving a practical purpose or function; beneficial and helpful for accomplishing tasks or achieving goals. Having value or utility.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'use' (from Old French 'user' meaning 'to employ') with the suffix '-ful' (meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by').
Breakdown
use (to employ or make use of) + -ful (suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My mom's advice is always useful, unlike my GPS that leads me to a cornfield.”
“Learning to cook is useful - you'll never starve, and you'll always have friends.”
“This dictionary will be useful for your studies.”
“He gave me some useful tips about time management.”
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