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useful
(use¦ful)
Pronunciation:
/ˈjuːsfʊl, -f(ə)l/
adjective
able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways:
aspirins are useful for headaches
British
informal
very able or competent in a particular area:
a useful pace bowler
Phrases
make oneself useful
do something that is of some value or benefit to someone:
make yourself useful—get Jenny a drink
Derivatives
usefully
adverb
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