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helpfulness

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help·ful  (hlpfl)
adj.
Providing assistance; useful.
helpful·ly adv.
helpful·ness n.
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Noun1.helpfulness - the property of providing useful assistance
usefulness, utility - the quality of being of practical use
avail, help, service - a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
2.helpfulness - friendliness evidence by a kindly and helpful disposition
kindliness
friendliness - a friendly disposition
helpfulness
noun 1. cooperation, kindness, support, assistance, sympathy, friendliness, rallying round, neighbourliness, good neighbourliness
noun 2. usefulness, benefit, advantage
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I did so regretfully, and the dim objects in the room emerged from the shadows and took their place about me with the helpfulness which custom breeds.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
Such helpfulness was found in her -- so much power to do, and power to sympathise -- that many people refused to interpret the scarlet A by its original signification.
The Scarlet Letter by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
It had been his companion for twelve years, always standing on the same spot, always lending its handle to him in the early morning, so that its form had an expression for him of willing helpfulness, and the impress of its handle on his palm gave a satisfaction mingled with that of having the fresh clear water.
Silas Marner by Eliot, George View in context
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