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Meaning of the word useful in English

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useful

US /ˈjuːs.fəl/

UK /ˈjuːs.fəl/

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Adjective

1.

able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways

Example:

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This tool is very useful for fixing small electronics.

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She gave me some very useful advice.

Synonym:

helpful beneficial practical effective valuable

Synonym:

useless unhelpful

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