Helpful

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛlpfəl/

Definitions of helpful

adjective providing assistance or aid; useful

Example Sentences

A1 The helpful teacher explained the lesson in simple terms.

A2 The hotel staff were very helpful in assisting us with our luggage.

B1 The guide provided helpful information about the history of the city.

B2 The instructions on the website were not very helpful in setting up the new software.

C1 The expert's advice was extremely helpful in resolving the complex issue.

C2 The feedback from the mentor was incredibly helpful in improving my presentation skills.

Examples of helpful in a Sentence

formal The assistant provided helpful guidance on the project.

informal My friend gave me some really helpful tips for studying.

slang The new app is super helpful for keeping track of my schedule.

figurative A kind word can be as helpful as a helping hand.

Grammatical Forms of helpful

• past tense: helped
• plural: helpfuls
• comparative: more helpful
• superlative: most helpful
• present tense: help
• future tense: will help
• perfect tense: has helped
• continuous tense: is helping
• singular: helpful
• positive degree: helpful
• infinitive: to help
• gerund: helping
• participle: helping

Origin and Evolution of helpful

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'helpful' originated from the Old English word 'helpful' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'helpos', meaning 'giving aid or assistance'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'helpful' has retained its core meaning of providing assistance or aid, but has expanded to include a broader range of contexts and applications in modern English.