adv ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a useful manner; in a way that achieves something

   "I would rather have it said, "He lived usefully," than, "He died rich.""

Adverb

1. 1
   in a useful manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

advantageouslyeffectivelyefficientlyfavorablyhandilypractically

Antonyms

All antonyms

uselessly

Example

More examples

"They usefully managed to construe an efficient work ethic."

Etymology

From useful + -ly.

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