helpful

Everyday

1. Helpful describes someone who is willing to help others. tree →
2. Helpful describes something useful that makes a job easier. tree →

In the lessons

In school values and manners lessons, being helpful means offering to carry things, sharing, showing a new pupil around, holding doors and helping at home. In learning, a helpful tip, diagram or example makes a problem easier; teachers praise helpful comments. In stories, helpful characters show kindness. Phrases: «helpful to», «very helpful», «helpful hint», «helpful tip», «be helpful».

Examples

• Thank you for being so helpful. tree →
• Sam is helpful in the classroom. tree →
• Drawing a picture is helpful in maths problems. tree →
• The map was really helpful. tree →
• Here's a helpful tip: check your answers. tree →
• The shop assistant was very helpful. tree →
• Being helpful at home makes everyone happier. tree →
• That comment wasn't very helpful. tree →

Note

Spelling: help + ful (one l at the end). Comparative «more helpful». Opposite: unhelpful. Adverb: helpfully. Noun: helpfulness, helper.

In Jewish tradition

In school values and manners lessons, being helpful means offering to carry things, sharing, showing a new pupil around, holding doors and helping at home. In learning, a helpful tip, diagram or example makes a problem easier; teachers praise helpful comments. In stories, helpful characters show kindness. Phrases: «helpful to», «very helpful», «helpful hint», «helpful tip», «be helpful».

Note

Spelling: help + ful (one l at the end). Comparative «more helpful». Opposite: unhelpful. Adverb: helpfully. Noun: helpfulness, helper.