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use·ful

useful

 
 
pronunciation:
yus fl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: When something is useful, you can use it in ways that you want.
Wood has always been very useful to humans. Humans have always built and made things with it and burned it for heat.A big box is very useful. You can put things in it. You can make things out of it, and kids can hide and play inside it.
synonyms:
handy, practical
antonyms:
useless
similar words:
beneficial, convenient, effective, helpful, profitable
derivations: usefully (adv.), usefulness (n.)
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