usefully

usefully
in a useful manner; in a way that achieves something

I would rather have it said, "He lived usefully," than, "He died rich."


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  • Usefully — Use ful*ly, adv. In a useful manner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • usefully — use|ful|ly [ jusfəli ] adverb 1. ) in a way that is helpful for doing or achieving something: I cannot usefully contribute to this debate. 2. ) in a way that brings you an advantage: You can usefully spend time thinking about this …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • usefully — UK [ˈjuːsf(ə)lɪ] / US [ˈjusfəlɪ] adverb 1) in a way that is helpful for doing or achieving something I cannot usefully contribute to this debate. 2) in a way that brings you an advantage You can usefully spend time thinking about this …   English dictionary

  • usefully — adv. Usefully is used with these verbs: ↑employ, ↑explore, ↑summarize …   Collocations dictionary

  • usefully — useful ► ADJECTIVE 1) able to be used for a practical purpose or in several ways. 2) informal very able or competent. DERIVATIVES usefully adverb usefulness noun …   English terms dictionary

  • usefully — adverb in a useful manner extra money could be usefully spent on this project • Ant: ↑uselessly • Derived from adjective: ↑useful …   Useful english dictionary

  • usefully — adverb see useful …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • usefully — See useful. * * * …   Universalium

  • usefully — adv. practically, applicably, functionally …   English contemporary dictionary

  • usefully — use·ful·ly …   English syllables

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