beneficial
/ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/
ben · e · fi · cial
ˌben · ɪ · ˈfɪʃ · l
English Definition
adj. helpful, good
Significado en Español
beneficioso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có lợi, hữu ích
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Example Sentence
Exercise is beneficial.
运动有益健康。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
bene(good)+fic(do)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for the word “beneficial”?
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A
Harmful
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B
Useful
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C
Doubtful
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D
Redundant
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B — Useful.
“beneficial” means adj. helpful, good
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Regular exercise is ______ to both the body and the mind.
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A
beneficial
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B
harmful
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C
useless
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D
damaging
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A — beneficial.
“beneficial” means adj. helpful, good
Common questions about “beneficial”
What does “beneficial” mean?
beneficial — adj. helpful, good. In Chinese: 有益的.
How do you pronounce “beneficial”?
beneficial is pronounced /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ben · e · fi · cial.
How do you use “beneficial” in a sentence?
Exercise is beneficial. (运动有益健康。)
What are synonyms for “beneficial”?
helpful, advantageous — all close in meaning to beneficial (adj. helpful, good).
Is “beneficial” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. beneficial appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “beneficial”?
bene(good)+fic(do)
