useful

Word parts

use + -ful

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈjuːsfəl/

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Adjective

Positive useful

Comparative more useful

Superlative most useful

1. Good for a purpose. If something is useful it can be used for something.
   • Antonym: useless

Related words

• usefully
• usefulness