: of service or assistance : useful
a helpful neighbor
helpful advice
just trying to be helpful
helpfulness
noun
Examples of helpful in a Sentence
A helpful neighbor shoveled our walkway.
a kind and helpful person
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Marci Robin, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
While these tips are helpful guidelines, everyone’s skin is different.
—Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
Government shutdowns have proven to be ineffective ways to reform spending, but deals crafted around the debt limit have in the past proven helpful.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Dec. 2024
An agent can listen in and offer helpful real-time tips and how to navigate objections or conflicts, offering real-time insights on whether a competitor offers certain capabilities and features, or competitive pricing.
—Salesforce Contributor, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helpful. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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