helpfully

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈhɛlpfəli/

KK: /hɛlpfəli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that provides assistance or support to someone.

Example

She helpfully offered to carry my bags when she saw I was struggling.

Conversation

Did you see how she explained that problem helpfully?

Yeah, I thought her approach was really good.

I could use someone to explain things helpfully like that for my project.

For sure! Maybe we can ask her for some tips.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

kindly

willingly

readily

Antonyms

unhelpfully

reluctantly

unwillingly

Root Explanation

Helpfully → It is formed from "help" (from Old English *helpan*, meaning to assist or aid) and "-fully" (meaning in a manner full of). The word "helpfully" means in a manner that is full of assistance or aid.

Memory Tip

Think of someone being 'full of assistance' — 'help' means to assist, and '-fully' indicates the manner of doing so.

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