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Definition of useful

useful

/ˈjuːs.fəl/
use · ful
Adverb:usefully
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1

Able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways; producing or able to produce good or helpful results.

Example

"A Swiss Army knife is a very useful tool to have when camping in the wilderness."

2

British Competent, skillful, or effective at a particular activity or role (informal).

Example

"She is a very useful midfielder who consistently creates scoring opportunities for her team."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed in English from the noun 'use' (from Old French 'us' and Latin 'usus') combined with the suffix '-ful'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Useful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/useful
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