TW Dictionary logoTW Dictionaryby Toppers' Wisdom

helpfulness

/ˈhelpflnəs/noun

उच्चारण हेल्प्फ़्ल्नस

मददगारी, सहायकता, उपयोगिता

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [U]

    the quality of being willing to help or of being useful

    मददगारी, सहायकता, उपयोगिता

    • Radhika is known for her helpfulness to new students.
    • We thanked the staff for their helpfulness.
    • The helpfulness of the librarian made our research much easier.
    + 2 more examples
    • I was surprised by the helpfulness of strangers in the new city.
    • Customers praised the shop assistants for their friendliness and helpfulness.

    Synonyms kindness cooperation usefulness

    Opposite unhelpfulness

§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

helpfulness (uncountable noun)

Helpfulness is uncountable: it has no plural and normally takes no article.

Helpfulness uncountable है: इसका plural नहीं होता और सामान्यतः इसके साथ article नहीं आता।

  • The librarian's helpfulness impressed every student.
  • Helpfulness is a quality that employers value.

the helpfulness of + noun

Use the helpfulness of to talk about how useful a person, advice or tool is.

किसी व्यक्ति, सलाह या साधन की उपयोगिता की बात करने के लिए 'the helpfulness of' आता है।

  • We thanked them for the helpfulness of their advice.

helpfulness + to + sb

Add to when you say who benefits from the useful behaviour.

उपयोगी व्यवहार से किसे लाभ मिलता है, यह बताने के लिए 'to' जोड़ा जाता है।

  • Her helpfulness to new students made her popular.

helpful vs helpfulness

Helpful is the adjective; helpfulness is the noun that names the quality.

Helpful adjective है; helpfulness उस गुण का नाम बताने वाला noun है।

  • He is helpful, and his helpfulness is well known.
+Collocations 4

adjective + helpfulness

greatgenuineunfailingremarkablepractical

  • Her unfailing helpfulness made her a favourite in the office.

verb + helpfulness

showappreciatepraisethank sb forvalue

  • The principal praised the volunteers for their helpfulness.

helpfulness + of + noun

of the staffof the teacherof the appof the guideof neighbours

  • The helpfulness of the staff made our visit easy.

helpfulness + in + noun

in an emergencyin daily lifein the classroomin times of need

  • Neighbours showed great helpfulness in times of need.
“More examples 5
  • The shopkeeper's helpfulness persuaded tourists to return to his shop.

दुकानदार की सहयोगशीलता ने पर्यटकों को उसकी दुकान पर दोबारा आने के लिए मना लिया।

  • Reviewers praised the helpfulness of the new study app.

समीक्षकों ने नए अध्ययन-ऐप की उपयोगिता की प्रशंसा की।

  • In interviews, teachers look for politeness, honesty and helpfulness.

साक्षात्कार में शिक्षक शिष्टता, ईमानदारी और सहयोगशीलता देखते हैं।

  • Radhika's helpfulness during the flood relief work was noticed by everyone.

बाढ़ राहत कार्य के दौरान राधिका की सहयोगशीलता सभी ने देखी।

  • We were grateful for the helpfulness of the railway staff at the station.

हम स्टेशन पर रेलवे कर्मचारियों की सहायता-भावना के लिए आभारी थे।

!Common mistakes 2

✗ I appreciate your helpfulnesses.

✓ I appreciate your helpfulness.

Helpfulness is uncountable and has no plural.

'Helpfulness' uncountable है और इसका plural नहीं बनता।

✗ Thank you for your helpful in the project.

✓ Thank you for your help in the project.

After 'your', a noun is needed; helpful is an adjective, so use help or helpfulness.

'Your' के बाद noun चाहिए; 'helpful' adjective है, इसलिए 'help' या 'helpfulness' लिखें।

◇Word family
helpful adjectivehelpfully adverb