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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

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.