beneficial

adjective (beneficial, more beneficial, most beneficial); noun benefit

«beneficial» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Good for you or helpful; having a good effect. tree →
(formal) Giving an advantage or profit. tree →

In the lessons

In science and health: «beneficial bacteria», «exercise is beneficial to health». In exams it is the formal word for helpful or good. Phrases: beneficial to/for, mutually beneficial (good for both sides).

Examples

Exercise is beneficial to your health. tree →
Ladybirds are beneficial insects because they eat pests. tree →
Some bacteria are beneficial. tree →
Reading every day is very beneficial. tree →
The deal was beneficial for both teams. tree →
Sleep is beneficial for memory. tree →

Note

Pronounced ben-uh-FISH-ul. Followed by «to» or «for». A more everyday word is «good for» or «helpful». Opposite: harmful, detrimental.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «beneficial» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
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