helpful
/ˈhɛlpfəl/
help · ful
ˈhɛlp · fəl
English Definition
adj. providing assistance or serving a useful function
Significado en Español
útil
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “helpful”:
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A
harmful
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B
useful
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C
obstructive
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D
useless
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B — useful.
“helpful” means adj. providing assistance or serving a useful function
Common questions about “helpful”
What does “helpful” mean?
helpful — adj. providing assistance or serving a useful function. In Chinese: 有帮助的.
How do you pronounce “helpful”?
helpful is pronounced /ˈhɛlpfəl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: help · ful.
Is “helpful” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. helpful appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
