helpful
gb/hˈɛlpfəl/ us/hˈɛlpfəl/
A2
Английский
~ 2700
Значения
0 значений
adjective
A2
property
1
Willing or able to assist
Giving help or making it easier for someone to do something.
Модель употребления:
[someone/something] is helpful (to [someone])
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'helpful' with 'useful'. 'Helpful' usually involves giving active assistance, while 'useful' means something is beneficial even without active help.
Синонимы
supportive (Emphasizes emotional or moral encouragement as well as practical help.)
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useful (Focuses more on being of practical benefit rather than actively offering help.)
Антонимы
unhelpful (Describes someone or something that does not provide assistance when it is needed.)
Коллокации
helpful advice
|helpful information
|helpful tips
|helpful staff
|find helpful
|be helpful to
Темы
daily life
|communication
|work
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- The guide was very helpful in explaining the museum's history.
- She was helpful to the new employees during their first week.
- This website is helpful for learning basic grammar.
- Your comments were helpful in improving the proposal.
- The staff here are always friendly and helpful.
Примеры для изучающих
- My teacher is very helpful.
- This book is helpful for students.
- He is helpful to his friends.
- The map is helpful when you travel.
- They are always helpful to visitors.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
helpful
IPA
GB/hˈɛlpfəl/
US/hˈɛlpfəl/
Слоги и ударение
help - ful (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (help)
Формы слова
Adjective
- Base: helpful
Родственные слова
Выражения
be helpful to
1/bˈi hˈɛlpfəl tə/
fixed phrase
Give assistance to someone/something
To give help or make things easier for someone or something.
Примеры
- Regular exercise can be helpful to your health.
- He was helpful to the team during the project.
helpful advice
1/hˈɛlpfəl ædvˈaɪs/
fixed phrase
Guidance that helps someone decide or act
Advice that makes it easier for someone to choose what to do.
Примеры
- His teacher gave him helpful advice before the exam.
- Helpful advice can save you time and effort.
helpful hint
1/hˈɛlpfəl hˈɪnt/
fixed phrase
Advice that helps someone do something better
A short piece of advice that makes it easier to do something.
Примеры
- She gave me a helpful hint about saving money.
- Here’s a helpful hint for cooking pasta.