useful
word · lemma: use
/ˈjusfəɫ/
YOOS-fuhl
/jˈuːsfəl/
YOOS-fuhl
Definition
If something is useful, it helps you do something, solve a problem, or make a situation easier or better.
Usage & Nuances
Very common and neutral. Often followed by 'for' or 'to': 'useful for students', 'useful to know'. For people, it can mean helpful or able to do practical things. 'Helpful' is often used more for people and advice, while 'useful' is very common for objects, information, tools, and skills.
Spanish: útilPortuguese (BR): útilPortuguese (PT): útilChinese (Simplified): 有用的Chinese (Traditional): 有用的Hindi: उपयोगीArabic: مفيدBengali: দরকারী - উপকারীRussian: полезныйJapanese: 役に立つ - 便利なVietnamese: hữu íchKorean: 유용한Turkish: faydalı - kullanışlıUrdu: مفیدIndonesian: berguna
Example Sentences
This book is useful for beginners.
basic
A map can be useful when you travel.
basic
Her advice was very useful.
basic
Thanks, that checklist was actually really useful.
natural
It might not seem exciting, but it's useful to know.
natural
She's really useful in a crisis because she stays calm.
natural