Synonyms for useful

Here is the list of synonyms for 'useful' with definitions and example sentences

Advantageous

giving someone advantage; likely to make someone more successful than other people

• The changes in tax rates will be advantageous to everyone.
• I found it advantageous to use new system.

Beneficial

formal. helpful or producing a positive effect on someone or something

• Swimming is beneficial to our health.
• The beneficial effects of red wine.

Effective

achieving the result that you intend

• Classroom discussion is one of the effective teaching methods.
• Cold compress is an effective way to soothe toothache.
• It was a highly effective advertising campaign.

Favourable

American English. favorable

likely to make something better or easier

• Conditions are very favourable for playing golf today. 

Fruitful

formal. producing a desired result

• After fruitful discussion, they agreed to our proposal.
• The experiments have proved very fruitful.

Impactful

having a great effect on someone or something

• He made an impactful speech.
• I always use impactful images on my blog.

Useful

able to be used to do or achieve something

• a useful app
• a useful source of information
• These herbs are useful for home garden.
• The book provides useful information on medicine.

Handy

convenient; easy to use

• a handy tool/gadget
• Handy tips for gardening

Efficient

able to do something well or achieving a lot without wasting time, expense or energy

• the efficient use of time
• energy-efficient heating system
• This is the most efficient method of growing beans.

Valuable

very useful, helpful or important

• The doctor gave us valuable advice on healthy eating.
• Meat is a valuable source of protein.

Helpful

giving help in making something better or easier

• He gave me helpful tips on buying a used car.
• It’s helpful to practice on old exams before an exam.

Operative

ready for use or having an effect

• The new rules will become operative next month.

Functional

designed for practical use rather than decoration

Formal. utilitarian

• The furniture is space-efficient and functional.
• Utilitarian furniture/building/clothing

Worthwhile

sufficiently useful, important, good or valuable

• It might be worthwhile to hire a financial consultant.
• He is trying to choose a worthwhile career.