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over-helpful

o·ver-help·ful
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver help-fuh l]
    • /ˈoʊ vər ˈhɛlp fəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [oh-ver help-fuh l]
    • /ˈoʊ vər ˈhɛlp fəl/

Definition of over-helpful word

  • adjective over-helpful giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your comments were very helpful. 0

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Origin of over-helpful

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1300-50; See origin at help, -ful

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Parts of speech for Over-helpful

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

over-helpful popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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