helpful

helpful
help‧ful S2 W3 /ˈhelpfəl/ adjective1. providing useful help in making a situation better or easier:
    Thank you for your advice; it’s been very helpful.
    it is helpful (for somebody) to do something
    It is helpful to discuss your problems with your friends.
    It is helpful for family members to gain a basic understanding of the illness.
    It is helpful if we address a few key questions here.
    helpful in doing something
    We hope this leaflet has been helpful in answering your questions.
    helpful advice/hints/suggestions etc
    Our sales staff are there to give you helpful advice.
2. always willing to help people:
    She’s a helpful child.
    I’m only trying to be helpful.
—helpfully adverb
—helpfulness noun [uncountable]
     

THESAURUS

   ▪ useful something that is useful makes it easier for you to do something: He gave me some useful advice. | a useful thing to know
   ▪ handy informal useful – used especially about something that is convenient and easy to use: a handy little booklet | The book is full of handy hints. | I always keep old jars – you never know when they might come in handy (=be useful).
   ▪ helpful useful because it helps you to do something: This drug can be helpful in treating depression. | helpful advice | helpful suggestions
   ▪ of use [not before noun] if someone or something is of use, they are useful for you when you are doing something: I hope you’ll find the book of use. | He wants to be of use.
   ▪ worthwhile if doing something is worthwhile, it is useful for you and you benefit from doing it: The training was certainly worthwhile. | a worthwhile experience | It is worthwhile to start by asking ourselves why people get involved in crime.