# helpful

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/ · frequency rank #3,432

## Definitions
1. Furnishing help; giving aid; useful.

## Etymology
From Middle English helpful; equivalent to help + -ful.

## Common misspellings (11)
`ehlpful`, `helfpul`, `hellpful`, `helpfful`, `helpflu`, `helpfull`, `helppful`, `helpufl`, `heplful`, `hhelpful`, `hlepful`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/helpful