usefully
adverb/ˈjusfəli/
Frequency rank: #19,080 most common English word
Meaning
in a way that is practical or beneficial.
Example sentence
The old map was usefully repurposed as wall art for the classroom.
Synonyms & related words
- practically
- beneficially
- helpfully
- productively
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