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usefully


Meanings
  • adjective

    Adjective. Having a purpose or being useful.


Variants
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useful , usefully
Etymology
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From old English 'yfel' meaning 'evil' and 'becan' meaning 'to do'. The meaning has evolved over time to mean 'beneficial' or 'advantageous'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'usefully' was first used in English literature in the 14th century.

  2. The word 'usefully' is often used in the context of project management and productivity. For example, a project manager might ask 'How can we use our resources usefully to complete the project on time and within budget?'


Related Concepts
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  1. utility: The ability of an object or a system to serve its intended purpose. 'Usefully' can be considered a synonym for 'useful' in this context.

  2. efficiency: The ability to accomplish a task with minimal wasted effort or resources. 'Usefully' can be used to describe efficient processes or systems.


Culture
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In literature, 'usefully' is often used to describe characters or actions that serve a purpose or contribute to the story in a meaningful way. In art, the concept of 'usefulness' can be explored through functional objects or designs.

How to Memorize "usefully"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a toolbox filled with useful tools. To remember the meaning of 'usefully', think of a toolbox and how each tool inside serves a specific purpose.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'usefully' with the word 'effective'. Both words have similar meanings and can help reinforce the idea of something being beneficial or productive.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'UPS': Useful, Purposeful, and Successful. This can help remember the definition of 'usefully' as something that is useful, purposeful, and successful in achieving its intended goal.


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