Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

helpful

[help-fuhl] / ˈhɛlp fəl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"I suppose people attribute the more coercive and economically less helpful policies to Xi personally but associate more positive elements, such as technological advances, to China more broadly."

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Even Athena, if that genuinely is whom Zendaya is playing, isn’t that helpful, mostly staring at Odysseus in mute dismay.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

There is enterprise access to Gemini, which is helpful.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

He's been really helpful a lot of the time.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“Thanks for that helpful and reassuring wisdom, Dad,” she mutters, shoving her Spanish vocab list deep into her bag.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




Vocabulary lists containing helpful


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training