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Definition usefully in British English

usefully adverb

adverb
/ˈjuːsf(ə)li/
1

in a way that is helpful for doing or achieving something

Example

I cannot usefully contribute to this debate.

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2

in a way that brings you an advantage

Example

You can usefully spend time thinking about this.

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Definition usefully in British English