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/ˈu.til/

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Translation

useful, handy

Word origin

From Latin utilis ('useful, serviceable'), from uti ('to use').

Origin
Latin
Root
utilis
English cognates
utility, use, utensil

Grammar

Feminineútil
Masc pluralútiles
Fem pluralútiles

Examples

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This book is very useful for learning.

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I have a useful idea for work.

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The map was useful during the trip.

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It is not useful to cry about the past.

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My father always has useful advice.

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This word is part of lesson 30.