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UTILE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Being of use or service

Example:

a useful member of society

Synonyms:

useful; utile

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

handy (useful and convenient)

multipurpose (having multiple uses)

reclaimable; recyclable; reusable (capable of being used again)

serviceable (capable of being put to good use)

usable; useable (capable of being put to use)

utilitarian (having utility often to the exclusion of values)

utilizable (capable of being put to a profitable or practical use)

Also:

effective; effectual; efficacious (producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect)

expedient (serving to promote your interest)

helpful (providing assistance or serving a useful function)

profitable (yielding material gain or profit)

serviceable (ready for service or able to give long service)

Attribute:

usefulness; utility (the quality of being of practical use)

Derivation:

utility (the quality of being of practical use)

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