be useful
/biː ˈjuːsfəl/verb phrase★Beginner— to be helpful or beneficial
general
to serve a helpful or beneficial purpose
Learning a new language can be useful for travel.
Knowing another language makes traveling easier.
This app is useful for tracking expenses.
The app helps people manage their spending.
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This phrase is commonly used to describe something that provides value or assistance.
Collocations
be useful forto serve a specific helpful purposebe useful toto be beneficial to someone
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used to describe tools, skills, or information that provide practical benefits.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 'be' (verb) and 'useful' (adjective meaning providing help or benefit).
📝Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe objects, skills, or information that provide value.
Word Breakdown
be
verb indicating a state of existence
verbuseful
adjective meaning providing help or benefit
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