useful; utile




being of use or service

"the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

Antonym:
  • useless

Nearest:
  • multipurpose
  • reclaimable; recyclable; reusable
  • serviceable
  • useable; usable
  • utilitarian
  • utilizable


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