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Main Entry:: help·ful
Pronunciation:: \ˈhelp-fəl; Southern often ˈhep- also ˈheəp-\
Function:: adjective
Date:: 14th century

: of service or assistance : useful <helpful advice>

— help·ful·ly

\-fə-lē\ adverb

— help·ful·ness noun

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