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- pronunciation:
- yus
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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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
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| related words: |
applicable, better, favorable, valuable |
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| derivations: |
usefully (adv.), usefulness (n.) |
The word useful
contains the following parts:
us, ut, util
Latin
root
that means use
  Example words:
-ful1
Old English
adjective-forming suffix
that means full of
More about this word part:
The suffix -ful1 attaches to native English nouns to form adjectives.
Example words:
awful, beautiful, careful, cheerful, colorful, delightful, doubtful, dutiful, faithful, fearful, graceful, harmful, helpful, hopeful, joyful, meaningful, painful, peaceful, plentiful, powerful, purposeful, respectful, skillful, stressful, successful, thankful, thoughtful, wasteful, useful
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