CEFR B1

beneficial

adjective

Meaning

Having a helpful or good effect.

Examples

A balanced diet is beneficial to your body.
The new policy will be beneficial to local businesses.

Synonyms: useful, helpful, advantageous, positive

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beneficial (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/

Definition

Having a helpful or good effect.

Examples

A balanced diet is beneficial to your body.
The new policy will be beneficial to local businesses.
Getting enough sleep can be very beneficial for your mood.

How to Use beneficial

beneficial to (prepositional phrase): Having a positive effect on someone or something. — "A good education is beneficial to a person's future."

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