: 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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Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
If there is any reason to question the results, a second opinion can be helpful.
—Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Navy Pier, where access has been greatly improved, could serve as a helpful model here for the attractions to its south.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
The 100% cotton fabric is Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified and naturally breathable, which is especially helpful on warmer nights throughout spring and summer.
—Caley Sturgill, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for helpful
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“Helpful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helpful. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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