/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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