English · Word Candidate

useful

/ˈjuːsfl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: usefuller · usefullest

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Having a practical or beneficial use.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có ích hoặc có lợi

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Adjective

prove useful

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “useful” mean?

Having a practical or beneficial use.

Is “useful” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.