Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "useful" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

useless useless

Derived Terms

Newell teapot as useful as a chocolate teapot come in useful unuseful useful as a chocolate teapot useful as tits on a bull useful idiot useful life time of useful consciousness usefully usefulness

Derived From

ful use

Distinct From

useless

Has Property

good to keep around

Related Terms

beneficial effective expedient helpful practical profitable serviceable use

Similar Terms

effective effectual efficacious expedient functional handy handy helpful multipurpose multipurpose profitable reclaimable reclaimable recyclable reusable serviceable serviceable usable useable useable utilitarian utilitarian utilizable utilizable

Synonym Network

utilitarian worthwhile

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