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Wordabulary

helpful

Pronunciation
Adjective A1 Beginner

Quick answer

Willing and ready to help, or making a task easier.

"The librarian was very helpful when I couldn't find the book."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

Antonyms

unhelpful

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The librarian was very _____ when I couldn't find the book."

Answer: helpful

In your own words, what does "helpful" mean?

Willing and ready to help, or making a task easier.

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