Helpful - translation, pronunciation and examples
helpful
willing to help
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When to use helpful
The staff were helpful and fetched the next size from the stockroom.
One of the sales assistants was helpful and explained how to care for the wool coat.
helpful usage examples
The staff were helpful and fetched the next size from the stockroom.
One of the sales assistants was helpful and explained how to care for the wool coat.
Similar words
general, positive — someone who offers assistance
excessively submissive; negative/pejorative
willing to work together or help; practical teamwork tone
paying close attention to needs; careful and observant
polite and well-mannered; formal courtesy
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helpful synonyms
What's the difference between helpful / servile / cooperative / attentive / courteous / friendly
general, positive — someone who offers assistance
The sales assistant was very helpful and found my size quickly.
Продавец был очень полезен и быстро нашёл мой размер.
excessively submissive; negative/pejorative
He was so servile to customers that it felt insincere.
Он был настолько раболепен перед покупателями, что это казалось неискренним.
The staff were cooperative when we asked to try different sizes.
Персонал был готов к сотрудничеству, когда мы просили примерить разные размеры.
An attentive assistant noticed I needed a different length and suggested alterations.
Внимательный продавец заметил, что мне нужна другая длина, и предложил ушивание.
polite and well-mannered; formal courtesy
The assistant was courteous and answered all my questions.
Продавец был вежлив и ответил на все мои вопросы.
The staff were friendly and made shopping enjoyable.
Персонал был дружелюбен и сделал покупки приятными.
The considerate assistant offered a seat while I waited for my friend.
Внимательный продавец предложил мне сесть, пока я ждала подругу.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce helpful and what this word means
helpful translation: услужливый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce helpful
/ˈhɛlpfəl/
helpful translation
услужливый
helpful examples
The staff were helpful and fetched the next size from the stockroom.
helpful transcription
/ˈhɛlpfəl/, /ˈhɛlpfəl/
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helpful meaning: what does it mean?
willing to help
helpful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
helpful is pronounced as /ˈhɛlpfəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
helpful definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The staff were helpful and fetched the next size from the stockroom. Translation: Персонал был услужливый и принёс следующий размер из складского помещения.
Is helpful part of In a Clothing Store vocabulary?
Yes, helpful (услужливый) can be learned in the In a Clothing Store topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is helpful part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?
Yes, helpful (услужливый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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