Useful - translation, pronunciation and examples
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有用的提示
有用的工具
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Neutral word meaning providing help or benefit; general-purpose
Emphasizes providing help or assistance; often used for people, hints, or resources
Focuses on ease, time-saving, or suitability of placement rather than intrinsic usefulness
Stresses that something can be used or is functional; doesn't guarantee it is helpful
More formal; emphasizes producing a positive or healthful effect or advantage
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useful belongs to the topic "Study Supplies". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
useful synonyms
What's the difference between useful / helpful / convenient / usable / beneficial / advantageous
Neutral word meaning providing help or benefit; general-purpose
A good dictionary is useful for studying vocabulary.
Хороший словарь полезен при изучении словарного запаса.
Emphasizes providing help or assistance; often used for people, hints, or resources
The study guide was very helpful before the exam.
Учебное пособие было очень полезным перед экзаменом.
Focuses on ease, time-saving, or suitability of placement rather than intrinsic usefulness
A desk with good lighting is convenient for studying.
Письменный стол с хорошим освещением удобен для учебы.
Stresses that something can be used or is functional; doesn't guarantee it is helpful
The old notebook is still usable for notes.
Старая тетрадь всё ещё пригодна для записей.
More formal; emphasizes producing a positive or healthful effect or advantage
Regular review sessions are beneficial for long-term memory.
Регулярные повторения полезны для долговременной памяти.
Suggests giving an advantage or favorable position; somewhat formal and comparative
Using digital flashcards can be advantageous for spaced repetition.
Использование цифровых карточек может быть выгодным для интервального повторения.
Emphasizes usefulness in real situations and being workable or sensible
A binder with pockets is a practical choice for organizing notes.
Папка с карманами — практичный выбор для организации записей.
Conveys worth or importance, sometimes monetary or informational value, not only utility
Her summary of the chapter was valuable for revision.
Её краткое изложение главы было ценным для повторения.
Focuses on working properly or serving its function; neutral about being beneficial beyond working
The lamp is functional and gives enough light for reading.
Лампа функциональна и даёт достаточно света для чтения.
Active recall is an effective way to remember facts.
Активное припоминание — эффективный способ запоминания фактов.
Means deserving time, effort, or cost; evaluates whether something is worth doing
Spending an hour reviewing was definitely worthwhile.
Провести час на повторение было определённо того стоит.
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| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
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How to pronounce useful and what this word means
useful translation: полезный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce useful
/ˈjuːsfəl/
useful translation
полезный
useful examples
A highlighter is useful when you revise for tests.
useful transcription
/ˈjuːsfəl/, /ˈjusfəl/
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useful pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
useful is pronounced as /ˈjuːsfəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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A highlighter is useful when you revise for tests. Translation: Маркер полезен при подготовке к экзаменам.
Is useful part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, useful (полезный) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is useful part of Study and Work vocabulary?
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