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useful

use·ful

UK/ˈjuːsfəl/ US/ˈjuːsfɫ̩/ common

adjective

1.

being of use or service

  • “the girl felt motherly and useful”
  • “a useful job”
  • “a useful member of society”
2.

of great importance or use or service

  • “useful information”
  • “valuable advice”
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3.

capable of being turned to use or account

  • “useful applications of calculus”
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4.

having a useful function

  • “utilitarian steel tables”
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Origin

From use + -ful.

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