# usefully

**Pronunciation:** /ˈjuːsfəli/ · YOOS-fuh-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is helpful, practical, or beneficial.

## Examples

- The new software allows us to usefully organize large amounts of data.
- He contributed usefully to the discussion by offering a fresh perspective.
- The extra hour was usefully spent reviewing the material before the exam.

## Synonyms

- helpfully — Emphasizes providing assistance.
- practically — Highlights effectiveness in real-world situations.
- beneficially — Stresses positive outcomes or advantages.
- advantageously — Suggests something done to gain an advantage or profit.

## Antonyms

- uselessly — Without purpose or benefit.
- pointlessly — Without reason or meaning.

## Common patterns

- usefully applied — To be put into practice in a beneficial way. — The theory was usefully applied to solve the practical problem.
- usefully spend time — To use one's time in a productive or beneficial manner. — Instead of waiting, she decided to usefully spend her time reading.

## Collocations

- usefully employed — His skills were usefully employed in the development of the new project.
- usefully contribute — The team members were encouraged to usefully contribute their ideas.

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