helpful
help|ful /h'elpfʊl/
1 [ADJ]
If you describe someone as helpful, you mean that they help you in some way, such as doing part of your job for you or by giving you advice or information.
The staff in the London office are helpful but only have limited information...
● helpfully [ADV] ADV with v
They had helpfully provided us with instructions on how to find the house...
● helpfulness [N-UNCOUNT]
The level of expertise and helpfulness is far higher in smaller shops.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe information or advice as helpful, you mean that it is useful for you.
The following information may be helpful to readers.
≠ unhelpful
3 [ADJ] oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ for n/-ing, ADJ in -ing/n
Something that is helpful makes a situation more pleasant or more easy to tolerate.
It is often helpful to have your spouse in the room when major news is expected...
1 [ADJ]
If you describe someone as helpful, you mean that they help you in some way, such as doing part of your job for you or by giving you advice or information.
The staff in the London office are helpful but only have limited information...
● helpfully [ADV] ADV with v
They had helpfully provided us with instructions on how to find the house...
● helpfulness [N-UNCOUNT]
The level of expertise and helpfulness is far higher in smaller shops.
2 [ADJ]
If you describe information or advice as helpful, you mean that it is useful for you.
The following information may be helpful to readers.
≠ unhelpful
3 [ADJ] oft it v-link ADJ to-inf, ADJ for n/-ing, ADJ in -ing/n
Something that is helpful makes a situation more pleasant or more easy to tolerate.
It is often helpful to have your spouse in the room when major news is expected...