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helpfully

 

[ ˈhɛlpfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a helpful manner

In a way that is useful or beneficial; providing assistance or support.

Synonyms

beneficially, supportively, usefully.

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Word Description / Examples
helpfully

Indicates providing assistance in a friendly or considerate manner.

  • The staff at the reception desk answered my questions helpfully
  • She helpfully pointed out all the mistakes in my essay
usefully

Implies that something can be used effectively for a particular purpose or situation.

  • The information in the handbook can be used usefully in emergency situations
  • This tool can be usefully adapted to different tasks
beneficially

Describes an action that has a positive effect or is advantageous, often long-term.

  • Eating fruits and vegetables impacts health beneficially
  • The new policy will beneficially affect employee productivity
supportively

Context of offering encouragement or emotional support.

  • She listened supportively as he talked about his troubles
  • The team worked supportively to meet the deadline

Examples of usage

  • She answered all my questions helpfully.
  • He offered to help me carry my bags, and I accepted helpfully.
  • The teacher explained the concept helpfully, making it easier to understand.
  • I appreciate your helpfully suggestions on how to improve.
  • The customer service representative responded helpfully to my inquiry.

Translations

Translations of the word "helpfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 útilmente

🇮🇳 सहायक तरीके से

🇩🇪 hilfreich

🇮🇩 dengan berguna

🇺🇦 корисно

🇵🇱 pomocnie

🇯🇵 役に立つように

🇫🇷 utilement

🇪🇸 útilmente

🇹🇷 yardımcı şekilde

🇰🇷 유용하게

🇸🇦 بطريقة مفيدة

🇨🇿 užitečně

🇸🇰 užitočne

🇨🇳 有帮助地

🇸🇮 koristno

🇮🇸 gagnlega

🇰🇿 пайдалы түрде

🇬🇪 სასარგებლოდ

🇦🇿 faydalı şəkildə

🇲🇽 útilmente

Etymology

The word 'helpfully' originated from the combination of 'help' and the suffix '-ful', which denotes 'full of' or 'characterized by'. The concept of being helpful has been valued in human interactions for centuries, as individuals strive to assist and support one another. The adverb 'helpfully' encapsulates the essence of providing aid or assistance in a positive and constructive manner, contributing to the betterment of others.

See also: helper, helpers, helpful, helpfulness, helping, helpless, helplessly, helplessness, unhelpful.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,753, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.