use-fully

use-ful·ly

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb yooz or for pt for mof 9, yoost foo l-ee, foo l-lee]
- /verb yuz or for pt for mof 9, yust ˈfʊl i, ˈfʊl li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [verb yooz or for pt for mof 9, yoost foo l-ee, foo l-lee]
- /verb yuz or for pt for mof 9, yust ˈfʊl i, ˈfʊl li/

Definitions of use-fully word

adjective use-fully being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society. 1
adjective use-fully of practical use, as for doing work; producing material results; supplying common needs: the useful arts; useful work. 1

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; use + -ful

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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