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HELPFUL Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word helpful. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word helpful. (close relations)
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advantageous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• giving an advantage

adjective satellite

• appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness

beneficial
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• promoting or enhancing well-being

constructive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development

adjective satellite

• emphasizing what is laudable or hopeful or to the good

cooperative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• done with or working with others for a common purpose or benefit

noun

• a jointly owned commercial enterprise (usually organized by farmers or consumers) that produces and distributes goods and services and is run for the benefit of its owners

• an association formed and operated for the benefit of those using it

adjective satellite

• involving the joint activity of two or more

• willing to adjust to differences in order to obtain agreement

effective
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

adjective satellite

• able to accomplish a purpose; functioning effectively

• works well as a means or remedy

• exerting force or influence

• existing in fact; not theoretical; real

• ready for service

friendly
adjectiveadj
adjective

• characteristic of or befitting a friend

• easy to understand or use

• of or belonging to your own country's forces or those of an ally

noun

• troops belonging to or allied with your own military forces

adjective satellite

• inclined to help or support; not antagonistic or hostile

handy
adjectiveadj
noun

• United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958)

adjective satellite

• easy to reach

• useful and convenient

• skillful with the hands

supportive
adjectiveadj
adjective

• furnishing support or assistance

assisting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• (sports) the act of enabling another player to make a good play

verb

• give help or assistance; be of service

• act as an assistant in a subordinate or supportive function

• work for, or be a servant to

Best Hypernyms For HELPFUL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for helpful, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
advantageous beneficial constructive positive productive supportive useful valuable

Alternatives for ADVANTAGEOUS

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