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use·ful

useful

 
 
pronunciation:
yus fl
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part of speech: adjective
definition: able to be used in a helpful, practical, or effective way.
We have a useful book that tells which mushrooms are safe to eat.
synonyms:
handy, practical, usable
antonyms:
useless, worthless
similar words:
advantageous, beneficial, constructive, convenient, effective, functional, helpful, productive, profitable
derivations: usefully (adv.), usefulness (n.)
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