American English

How to pronounce useful

adjectiveA2Common word

YOOSfl

/ˈjus.fl̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Helping you do something or solve a problem; having a practical purpose.

Meanings & examples

adjective

Helping you do something or solve a problem; having a practical purpose.

This app is useful for learning English.

Your advice was very useful to me.

Common phrases & grammar

useful information · useful tool · useful advice · useful skill

be useful for + noun/gerund

be useful to + person

Useful usually means “helpful” or “practical.” Do not confuse it with usual, which means “normal” or “common.”